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When reshuffling, analyse what you use most often and envisage a space for it. Is it already in the perfect space, or could it be located elsewhere?

Editor

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Get your home in order with some innovative storage ideas

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CONTRIBUTORS

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When reshuffling, analyse what you use most often and envisage a space for it. Is it already in the perfect space, or could it be located elsewhere?

STORAGE

in THE HOME

You don't have to make cupboards and other

General tips

storage spaces bigger to make them better.

At the end of December it’s easy to have more

A little planning and a wide variety of affordable, easy-to-install products can put every square inch of space to work throughout your house.

of everything than when the month began.

Whether it is toys in the bedroom, food in the kitchen or toiletries in the bathroom, space can start to be the only thing you run out of! Some sensible storage modifications can help you keep organised and relaxed.

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Make the most of the space under your bed. Storage beds are perfect for keeping things out of sight. Ivy Short Storage Bed, £749.00. www.livingitup.co.uk

Before going through some specific

is unused space. When reshuffling,

found in local shops and department

ideas

the

analyse what you use most often

stores. Use accessories for uses

following general ideas are a good

for

individual

rooms,

and envisage a space for it. Is it

other than their advertised purpose;

starting point. Keep these in mind

already in the perfect space, or

use the tie rack to hang pendants or

as they can be used throughout your

could it be located elsewhere? If it

even belts!

home. One key word with innovative

can, then think of how it should be

storage is versatility.

stored. You will surprise yourself in

Run through some of the furniture in your house, there is a good chance

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Knox Natural Oak Open Shelf Unit, £399.99. www.dunelm.com

how innovative you can be! Tackle each room one by one.

Shoes at the bottom of the wardrobe can easily become a disorderly mess, using hanging boot and bag racks can save space and help organise.

that the majority of them have just

Bedroom

If you can’t find them locally, linen

a single purpose, some of them

Clothes draped over doors and

hangers or trouser hangers that

take up a lot of space and don’t get

furniture, children's toys in odd

used on a regular basis. Consider

use clips can work as well. Simply

places and general clutter can lead

re purposing these items to give

the bedroom into a bit of a jumble.

clip them on the boots and hang

them more than one use. Investing

With some careful planning and

in multi purpose furniture can free

clever storage it can be transformed

up room and help organise your

into a tidy delight. A wardrobe can

home. Another key word is height.

be fitted with accessories to keep

In tall cupboards fill the extra height

it clutter free and give extra room.

It is far too easy to throw hair pins or

with mini shelves, in tall rooms don’t

An easy modification example is a

tweezers into a cluttered pile next

be afraid to use the entire height of

slide out tie rack. This simple gadget

to your make up bag. Outwit your

the wall with shelves, empty space

takes up no extra space and can be

laziness with a magnetic strip that

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up! Making your own hanging rail at a lower level is easy using a spring loaded hanging rail and is perfect for hanging the boots.

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Make use of empty voids by using storage units on wheels. Space Genie, £10.27. www.houseofbath.co.uk

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Bathroom shelving units help store towels and products away.

Storage Ladder, £80, Shelving Unit, £60. www.bhs.co.uk

catches these tiny items alongside

your advantage by flipping them.

vertically

nail clippers and other small metal

Inverted brackets can look great and

Specifically

tools that may lurk at the bottom of

help keep loose items, like a pile of

choosing to install a vertical pull out

your handbag.

hand towels, under control.

shelving unit will create a striking

Bathroom

Kitchen

A simple hook that can be easily

Chopping

screwed underneath an existing shelf

homework. Washing dishes. The

can be a perfect place to hang towels,

heart of the home is often the heart

shower gel and all sorts of grooming

of the action. If you want to have

tools that conveniently already have

enough space for, 'Tell me about your

a short rope on the end. Keeping

day' time, it helps to be organised. If

on the hook theme, a set of three

you are feeling brave you can do a bit

hanging baskets work exceptionally

of simple DIY and turn a magazine

well in the bathroom as the loads

rack into a storage space for your

Although a common concern in

are not usually heavy. These can be

cutting boards by coupling it with

the home, storage problems can

found in local gardening and home

the inside of your cupboard. If this is

be conquered

ware stores and work well by utilising

too adventurous, ‘mini shelves’ make

methods. With some inspiration

unused space. If you want to further

use of that empty void found after

from this article and a bit of creative

increase storage, add another set!

storing food in tall cupboards.

fizz, you can transform those boring

If you’re looking to install an extra

With all rooms it is important to

shelf you can use bulky brackets to

remember to go high! Thinking

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saves within

floor

space.

the

kitchen,

and very useful unit. This can solve carrots.

Helping

with

several problems: it makes use of narrow spaces, makes finding pantry items easier and reduces the chances of buying the same spice that was hiding at the back of your cupboard over and over again! Ask your local kitchen supplier about built in pantry shelving.

using uncommon

boxes into supreme storage!

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HELP TO BUY ISAs

TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE? Getting your foot on the property ladder can be a daunting and difficult experience. With the cost of living on the up and rental prices increasing by 9.7% in the last 12 months, the age of the national average first time buyer now stands at 37 compared to just 28 in 1995.

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the

you to save tax-free, but they are

Building Societies offering their own

"Help to Buy" mortgage

specifically for first-time buyers.

additional benefits, such as up to 4%

scheme in 2013 bought

The scheme was launched on 1st

variable interest or a fixed bonus for

that average down by 6

December and a reported 140,000

the first 12 months. It pays to shop

years to 31 with over 70,000 people

accounts

having bought their first home over

already.

around for the best rates. Websites

he

introduction

of

the past year using the scheme, which allows savers to buy a home

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have

been

opened

such as www.moneysupermarket.

Saving money in a Help to Buy ISA

com or www.moneysavingexpert. com have useful comparison tools.

with a deposit as low as 5 percent.

will see the government boost your

This scheme is designed to give first-

£200 you save, the government will

time buyers the confidence to save

top that up by £50. The maximum

for a deposit without the feeling that

government bonus you can receive

house prices are rising faster than

is £3,000 and to get this amount you

they can save.

must paid in a total of £12,000.

So how will a ‘Help to Buy

Where can I open an account?

transfer for you – don’t do it yourself

ISA’ be different?

Opening an account is easy with

otherwise your cash will lose its tax-

Like normal cash ISAs, they enable

most

free status.

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savings by 25%. So far, for every

High

Street

banks

You are not tied into an account once you open it, so pays to keep an eye on the interest rate and switch to a better paying Help to Buy ISA as soon as possible if it drops. You can ask your new bank to carry out the

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It pays to remember that Help to

You cannot have previously owned a

this doesn’t have to be with the

Buy ISAs can’t be opened jointly, but

property or a share of one in the UK

same bank or building society you

if you and a partner are saving for

or anywhere else in the World. You

hold the Help to Buy ISA with, so

a property you can each open an

must be a UK resident, have a valid

ensure you shop around. You can

account provided you each meet

National Insurance Number and must

take out any type of mortgage as

the criteria.

not have an active cash ISA in the

long as its residential and not a buy-

same tax year. If you have opened a

to-let mortgage.

How much can I save?

The maximum you can save each month into a Help to Buy ISA is £200, although you can make an initial

cash ISA in this tax year, you can open a Help to Buy ISA but have to take additional steps. You can ask your

to buy a second home or a buy-

bank or building society for advice.

to-let property, and the property cannot be rented out after you buy

contribution of up to £1,200 in the first month if you can afford to. Most

What happens next?

it. It also must be in the UK and

banks & building societies are offering

Your government bonus will be

cannot cost more than £250,000

an opening deposit of just £1.

applied when you are in the process

or £450,000 if you are buying in

The minimum amount that you need

the account. Ensure you choose

in the account to qualify is £1,600

a solicitor or conveyancer that is

and you’ll get a £400 bonus added.

registered for the scheme as they

Who is eligible?

You can qualify for a Help to Buy ISA

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The Help to Buy ISA cannot be used

of buying your first home and close

you decide that you don’t want to buy a home after all.

need apply for your bonus, you

For more information about

cannot do it yourself.

the Help to Buy ISA, visit

if you are a first time buyer aged 16

The property must be purchased

or older.

with a mortgage to qualify however

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London. You won’t get a bonus if

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NATURE NOTEBOOK

Parc Slip

the perfect getaway Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day are both just around the corner and it’s likely that you’re trying to think of the perfect present. How about a surprise getaway? Gwent

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Wildlife Trust’s Pentwyn Farm Cottage in Monmouthshire is now open for bookings!

his cosy, eighteenth-century Welsh stone

The cottage provides an idyllic base for walking and

cottage is perfect for anyone looking for

visiting the many attractions of the Wye Valley. The

a rural retreat and there’s room for little

Forest of Dean and Brecon Beacons, historic castles

ones as too. It’s tucked away in the village of

Penallt, near Monmouth, with its own large, enclosed garden and views over the Wye Valley. And it backs on to Gwent Wildlife Trust’s Wyeswood Common reserve – a stunning wildlife haven and one of the largest areas of flower-rich grassland remaining in Gwent.

Gwent Wildlife Trust has owned the cottage since it purchased the common and barn which, together with the cottage and its gardens, make up Pentwyn Farm which has survived virtually unchanged for centuries. The team at Gwent Wildlife Trust have been busy with refurbishing and furnishing to

in Raglan, Abergavenny and Chepstow as well as the exceptional Tintern Abbey are within easy reach. The income received from bookings will come back to Gwent Wildlife Trust to support wildlife conservation work.

Bookings are being taken from 1 February this year and Gwent Wildlife Trust is offering a 10% discount to any member making a booking before 1 March. In the meantime, please call us on 01600 740600 and ask to speak to Gemma or Andrew, either for more information or to enquire about booking.

prepare the cottage for guests.

Usk to Wye Living Landscapes Manager Andrew Nixon told us: “We’re really excited about opening up this lovely old Welsh cottage to guests and giving people to opportunity to get really close to nature and to see hay meadows as they would have looked in the past, before the advent of intensive farming.”

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How to declutter

your wardrobe

It’s a daunting prospect, isn’t it… decluttering your wardrobe. You’re drowning in stuff but it’s hard to throw things out. Your clothes represent memories and you’re attached to them and you’re desperate for that

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perfect capsule wardrobe, but don’t know how to do it. on’t worry. Here are a few practical tips

and store them away. They’re available if you need them,

for achieving the ideal wardrobe – a small

but they no longer take up space in your wardrobe. Now

but perfectly formed mix of clothing that

let’s tackle the rest of your wardrobe...

provides everything you need, every day.

The toolkit wardrobe The secret to successful wardrobe decluttering is to see your wardrobe as a top quality toolkit. You take out the best tool for the job, use it, then put it back again.

To be honest, it’s not always easy – especially if you have an emotional attachment to specific clothes. But there’s no need to chuck everything out but, if they’re

Empty the closet Allow yourself at least a couple of hours for the next stage. Grab some large boxes and (don’t panic) bin bags.

Take everything out of your wardrobe and lay it out on the bed. Sort your clothes into categories – tops, trousers, dresses, skirts – and into colours.

It’s an incredibly helpful exercise because one of the first things you’ll notice is your repeat buying patterns.

not being worn, the wardrobe isn’t the place for them.

Choose your favourite repeats

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So start by taking out the clothes that mean something

We all do it.... those things we buy over and over again.

special to you. Then write down on a card what each item

It could be a dozen red cardigans, 15 pairs of black work

represents, wrap them up in tissue paper with the card

trousers or an unfeasible number of flowery shirts.

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Once you’ve spotted your repeat items, choose two or three of the best – the rest can go in your box or bin bag.

Lifestyle outfits Now that you’ve pruned your repeat items, it’s time to start sorting your clothes into different outfits.

There will be things you wear for work, clothes for going out and special occasions, stuff for relaxing at home and for hobbies. Once you’ve laid everything out, you can get going on putting together different outfits for each part of your lifestyle.

Have fun mixing and matching. Some of your clothes will comfortably cross over into different lifestyle areas, and you’ll find new ways to wear a few things.

You’ll probably spot wardrobe gaps at this point. It could be several things, or just a single key piece that will pull different outfits together. These gaps will form the basis of your next shopping trip. In the process, you’ll also spot clothes that you just don’t wear. Here’s the tricky bit… if that item doesn’t make you feel happy and confident, it doesn’t deserve a place in your wardrobe. Now’s the time to bite the bullet. Put it in that box or bin bag!

What to do with the black bags Your boxes and bin bags may be overflowing by now. So what’s the best thing to do with them? Those unloved clothes don’t have to go in the bin. Give them to your local charity shop, eBay them or invite some friends round for a clothes swap.

How to organise your wardrobe

B When it comes to putting your clothes back, keep the toolkit wardrobe in mind and make sure you can find things easily.

B It’s easy to add additional storage, if you need it. Hooks on the door work well for scarves and accessories, or add a shelf above or below the hanging space for T-shirts and jumpers. An additional rail halfway down is a great way to double the space. Think about investing in some good quality, slimline hangers too. and if you need some help To make sure your wardrobe decluttering is focussed on your best style, just get in touch with us and ask for a women’s style class You’ll get a fresh perspective on your own clothes and some expert advice on how to get that perfect capsule wardrobe. www.houseofcolour.co.uk

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Cosmetic Clinic of the Year Finalist 2015 Ice Body Sculpting is a small independent clinic based in west Cardiff. They are Wales longest established specialist clinic for Fat Freezing, and voted finalists for Clinic of the Year Award two years running by their customers.

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hose determined to get in shape for summer will try anything from low carb diets to cabbage soup, increasing daily steps, to insane exercise regimes – but what about freezing your fat?

Director, Alice tells us “Fat Freezing is by far our most

course of treatment to see results.

B No exercise is required for the treatment to work and there is no down time afterwards.

popular treatment, and we are already honing the

Additional Treatments

bodies of Cardiff for the summer, our clientele love

The clinic are also pleased to offer another first for Cardiff

it as there is no downtime, its pain free and can get

- CryoPen™ is a cryotherapy innovation that is the greatest

excellent results on areas of stubborn fat. We are

advance in skin lesion treatment in the last 60 years - not to be

very proud to have been nominated for the award for

confused with traditional cryotherapy, it is a quick, effective,

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and safe treatment for the removal of Skin Tags, Warts, Milia,

Fat Freezing is the ideal treatment for those wanting to

ground breaking in the treatments we offer. CryoPen™

reduce specific trouble spots of fat such as tummy, flanks,

is such a quick, easy and virtually painless technique

backs of arms and thigh areas. Cryo Lipo is heralded as

for removing skin imperfections - with no more than a

a viable alternative to surgical liposuction for moderate

“nettle” like sting. It really is amazing”

sculpting and has been shown in clinical trials to reduce localised fatty deposits.

Fat Freezing at a Glance...

B Targets fat bulges that you really don’t want, but haven’t managed to reduce with diet or exercise.

B A cost effective way to reduce fat bulges without going under the knife.

B Unlike other treatments Cryo Lipo doesn’t just empty the fat cells, it kills them permanently.

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B Totally comfortable, pain free with zero downtime.

B Cryo Lipo is a single treatment, no need to commit to a

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They also offer a range of clinically proven inch loss wraps and skincare treatments.

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FOOD & DRINK

Bitter chocolate

and malt tart

Serves 4

110째C/gas mark 1/2. While

Ingredients

the pastry is cooling begin to

B 3 egg yolks B 2 large eggs B 1/2 vanilla pod B 250g of plain flour B 50g of icing sugar B 125g of butter B 500ml of double cream B 1 tbsp of Horlicks B 400g of dark chocolate B Vanilla ice cream

make the filling

method 1 Preheat the oven to 180째C/gas mark 4. Start by making the dough. Beat the egg yolks in a bowl until light and creamy. Score the vanilla pod lengthways and remove the seeds, adding to the yolks 2 Sieve the flour into a large

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6 Beat the eggs and pour them slowly into the cream mix, whisking continually until the two are well combined 7 Chop the chocolate into into a large bowl. Pour the the warm egg and cream mixture over the top and mix gently with a spatula until the chocolate is completely melted and the mix is smooth 8 Place the precooked tart shell on a tray in the oven and then carefully pour the chocolate mixture into the case, leaving a few millimetres at the top 9 Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the tart is gently set and firm. It may take a

mixture to form a dough.

few more minutes due to

Kneed until the dough

the depth of the tart and

comes together, cover in

functionality of the oven

cling film and rest in the

10 Remove the tart from the

fridge for at least 1 hour 3 Remove the dough and

oven allow to cool at room temperature. Once it has

allow to come up to room

cooled, cut into slices and

temperature. Roll out the

serve with vanilla or caramel

dough on a lightly floured

ice cream.

work surface to 3mm in thickness, then carefully line the tin with the pastry. Blind bake for 12 minutes 4 Remove the blind bake mix and return to the oven for a further 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to cool. Reduce the oven to

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boil. Remove from the heat.

and rub in the butter with

egg together with the flour

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saucepan and bring to the

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Win a meal for two at

Quayside cafe What better reason to sit back and relax in one of our super comfy chairs than with a two course meal and a bottle of prosecco for two at Quayside Cafe?

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a coffee and cake, a quick (or long) lunch

soak in the atmosphere, we guarantee you'll never want

and dinner or simply for a relaxing evening

to leave.

cocktail, beer or glass of wine in our super

comfy chairs.

We have cool window seat booths for people watching, lounge chairs for drink sipping or dining and a secluded snug if you want to hide away or get some work done!

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motoring

on the road

2016? Cardiff NOW brings you ultimate guide to the best cars hitting the streets in 2016.

BMW M2

Discovery 3, next year’s all-new Discovery 5 is overdue.

Unlike the 1M, the M2 will be available with manual and

Becoming more efficient with diesel-electric hybrids a

automatic gearboxes. Under the bonnet lies an uprated

possibility, the seven-seater will remain exceptional off-

version of the M235i’s turbo straight-six engine, but with

road. Stratstone Land Rover Cardiff - 029 2071 3100

370bhp. Sytner Cardiff BMW - 029 2055 0300

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (summer 2016)

Ford Edge

Latest E-Class will use S-Class technology and C-Class

The Edge will be Ford’s flagship SUV. The company is

engines. Of course, there’ll be a hybrid. Mercedes-Benz

chasing the premium end of the market, so has given it a

of Cardiff & Newport – 02920 601155

10.0-inch touch-screen and a roomy cabin. It willsit above the EcoSport and Kuga SUVs in Ford’s current model range. Fordthorne Ford - 02920 600132

Skoda 7-seater SUV The Yeti’s popularity has given Skoda confidence to press on with a bigger seven-seater. A rival to the likes of the Hyundai’s

Honda NSX

Santa Fe, the newcomer will be one of the most keenly priced

The original came in 1995 and this replacement arrives

seven-seaters on sale. White Dove ŠKODA - 029 2064 2999

after being announced in 2007 – but the wait will be worthwhile. The car combines a petrol V6 and 3 electric motors to deliver 550bhp via a twin-clutch gearbox.

Fuel economy will be on par with that of a diesel family hatchback. Cardiff Honda – 02920 509453

Toyota Prius Fourth-generation Prius promises efficiency gains of 18% compared with outgoing car. The car that pretty much got the ball rolling for the hybrid revolution, has since been overshadowed by fashionable plug-ins. The Prius will still

Jaguar F-Pace

come with a 1.8-litre petrol engine, electric motor and

Jaguar’s first SUV The F-Pace is aiming to take on the likes

CVT transmission, but economy could surge to as much

of the Porsche and BMW.There will be a choice of 3.0-litre

as 90mpg and CO2 emissions are likely to be around 70g/

petrol & diesel engines, as well as a 2.0 diesel emitting

km. Motorline Toyota Cardiff - 029 2034 4444

as little as 129g/km of CO2.Buyers can spec their F-Pace with rear or 4-wheel drive as well as manual or automatic gearboxes. The flagship supercharged V6 shares its engine with the F-Type. Stratstone Jaguar – 02920 546700 Kia Sportage The current Sportage was a styling revelation for Kia, and the next-generation model will be more of the same. Details like its bold ‘tiger nose’ grille, striking LED headlamps, daytime running lights make it really stand out. Wessex Kia Cardiff - 029 2167 7554

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Thinking of buying a new car in

Volkswagen Tiguan Second-generation SUV is longer, wider and lower than the car it replaces – giving it a more purposeful appearance. Engines include 1.4 and 2.0-litre petrols, 2.0-litre diesels and a plug-in hybrid GTE version. Sinclair Volkswagen - 02922 350 061 Volvo S90 An S80 replacement is long overdue. Inspired by the brilliant XC90, it’ll be as safe, spacious and comfortable as any model from the brand, but will add minimalistic class and lots of tech. The D4 turbodiesel is good for 99g/km of CO2. A T8

Land Rover Discovery 5

plug-in hybrid will cut that to 50g/km, but with far superior

With the current Discovery 4 basically a facelift of the

pace. Volvo Cars Cardiff 029 2064 4300

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keeping active

Start/Finish: This walk starts and ends at Museum near Church.

Public Transport: You can reach Caerleon by train to Newport and by bus to Caerleon. Visit ‘Traveline’. Please check current timetables. Parking: There are several car parks in the town. (see sketch-map) O/S Map: Explorer Map 152 Distances: 3 miles or 2.5 miles Time: Allow all day. Although the walk is quite short, there are several museums, Roman barracks and an amphitheatre to explore. Refreshments: There are cafes, shops and pubs in Caerleon with plenty of picnic spots along the way. Terrain: The short walk is ‘wheel friendly’ - suitable for pushchairs and assisted wheelchairs. The museums are very obliging too. The main walk includes a steady uphill climb on a narrow side-sloping path, recommended only for those equipped with sturdy boots (with ankle support) and poles, particularly after rain when it is muddy. History: Caerleon brings Roman History to life. It is the site of a Legionary Fortress with the Roman Town of Caerwent just 8 miles to the east. It was one of the most important military sites in Britain housing 5000 Roman soldiers with their barracks, baths, amphitheatre, shops and temples. This walk is designed to educate the walker along the route which passes a number of Roman sites and museums.

Please take time to explore this historic Welsh town (near Newport) on the tidal River Usk.

1: Walk starts at front of Caerleon Roman Legion Museum next to St. Cadoc’s Church in High Street. Use crossing to reach ‘The Broadway’ opposite. At car park, take footpath on left leading to Bridge. On right is Amphitheatre that could hold 5000 spectators. Originally Roman Fortress was built on front line but became a base from which to send soldiers to battle. (see sketch-map for area of town occupied by 52 acre Fortress with its four gateways). You will get chance to explore this area on return route.

2: Walking towards bridge, notice part of old town wall, around four metres high in places and a metre thick.

Many buildings in current town built of stone from these walls. Go through gate and turn right to cross River Usk via

with advent of canals then railways, it ceased completely in 1896.

3: Across bridge, pass Ship Inn. You need to take left fork by octagonal Toll House built 1820 to charge tolls for use of Turnpike Road. Look back at how this older road lines up with bridge.

4: Shorter Walk avoiding hill climb. Turn left along Bulmore Road then resume main walk from Point 6. Main walk continues up road towards Christchurch Village. Pavement is fragmented so take care. Shortly you will notice footpath on left. Cross with care and walk up narrow wooded path.

If it is very muddy, it will be like it all the way and descent will be difficult so turn round and follow shorter route. If okay, follow path for 2/3 mile to a junction where path on right goes across ‘Roman Road Golf Course’ towards Celtic Manor Hotel.

5: Walk left down to wider path which is old Roman Road from Caerwent to Caerleon. Take care as path descends steeply down to River Usk and Bulmore Road. Turn left and walk on right up above River Usk as far as ‘ Village’ with its pastel shaded cottages.

6: Turn right along Isca Road. Roman Bridge went across here to line up with current High Street.

Stone Bridge opened in 1806 to replace wooden bridge

7: Walk left down Lulworth Road to Toll-gate and back

destroyed in a storm. New low arches meant that larger

across stone bridge turning right to Hanbury Arms where

boats couldn’t reach quay so river trade diminished until,

you can clearly see alignment of old Roman Road from other side of River. Resume walk along Castle Street. At corner notice Norman Castle ‘Motte’ high above wall.

8: Walk northwards along Mill Street, passing Tram Street on right (tramroad built 1794 from Ponthir to Caerleon to carry iron ore to Caerleon Quay.

9: Turn left down Goldcroft, across top of common to Cold Bath Road and follow this as far as School. Turn left and through gap to explore Roman Barrack remains and beyond to take a closer look at impressive Amphitheatre ruins.

10: Retrace route back up ‘The Broadway’ to High Street where you can visit Museums to gain a greater understanding of what you have seen.

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living history

things you need to know about st david If you live in Wales, which we’re guessing you do if you’ve picked up a copy of Cardiff Now, you’re probably used to hearing ‘St David’– and not just in the context of those rather noticeable shopping centres in the middle of Cardiff.

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ulturally, he’s a figure of importance, being the

water drinker.’ Legend has it that spring water routinely

Patron Saint of Wales, which means all across

appeared during achievements throughout his life.

the country communities celebrate the influence he’s had for generations. But are you well-

Even as long ago as the 12th century, over 60 churches

informed about the man himself?

across Wales were honouring him in some way, while

St David’s exact birth date is shrouded in mystery, but we

were akin to two to Rome and one to Jerusalem.

pilgrims flocked to his shrine in St Davids. Four visits here

do know he was born during the 6th Century, probably around the year 520AD, into a noble family from West

Now, this community, home to only 1,800 as of 2011, and

Wales. In fact, his mother and teacher were also saints

positioned 115 miles from Cardiff, is known as the patron’s

(Saint Non and Saint Paulinus respectively), which helped

final resting place. The stunning area, steeped in history

him found a monastery alongside Pembrokeshire’s scenic

despite its quaint nature and size, became an official city

River Alun. St David rose to become a pioneering figure

in the 16th Century due to the placement of St David’s

in promoting Christianity throughout Britain, which at the

Cathedral, but lost this title in 1888. However, by 1994

time was greatly dominated by Celtic and Pagan beliefs.

Queen Elizabeth had restored its city privileges.

Before becoming Archbishop of Wales, St David was Welsh

Since the 18th Century, 1st March has brought the chance

bishop of Menevia, now known as the city of St Davids,

for Welsh residents from all backgrounds to unite in

while his legacy is now based on his honour as Patron

celebrating their citizenship and heritage. You’re likely to

Saint, which he was granted during the 12th century, long

wear a symbolic leek or daffodil, and spot the Y Ddraig

after his death in 589 AD.

Goch, the iconic dragon flag, flying even more brightly

Incredibly, St David is said to have performed a series of miracles, including restoring sight and bringing a child back to life by splashing him with tears. The most renowned example is the tale of him preaching to a crowd

the St David’s Day spirit, with traditional costumes, folk songs, choir performances and even an Eisteddfod – lively festivals of literature, performance and general jolliness.

so large not everyone could hear him – until a white dove

And you can’t forget the food – indulge in some Welsh

landed on his shoulder, subsequently raising the ground

classics like lamb cawl, bara brith or leek soup come 1st

to a hill, elevating him to be heard by everyone.

March – although you can’t go wrong with them at any

Some other facts you might not have known about St David are that during a battle against the Saxons, he advised his soldiers to wear leeks so they’d be easily identifiable from the enemy – hence why the leek has become one of Wales’ national emblems. His diet only expanded to bread, herbs, vegetables and water – the meaning behind his secondary names of ‘Aquaticus’, and ‘Dewi Ddyfrwr’, native for ‘the

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point of the year!

We hope all our readers have a lovely St David’s Day – and if you want to find out more, it seems Amanda CanbyLewis, Head Custodian of St David’s Bishop’s Palace in Pembrokeshire, is the person to ask. Cymru am byth!

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golden years

future-proofing your home We all want to stay in our own homes for as long as possible - it’s part of keeping our independence.

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y making some simple changes, we can ‘future-

to wash, bathe or to use the toilet. However, there’s a

proof’ our homes so we can live there for longer.

range of equipment and adaptations that may help you

The key is forward planning to make sure your

continue to do these things, such as ‘hands-free’ toilets,

home is adapted to your changing needs. Being

electric bath lifts, walk-in baths or wet rooms.

aware of what adaptations are possible is the key to making the right decisions to help you to ‘future-proof’ your home.

Much of this advice is simple common sense, but it’s worth

In the kitchen: If you find it difficult to stand you could use a perching stool, which is designed to allow

reminding yourself, your family and neighbours.

a near-standing position whilst supporting you at the

Access to your home: If you’re having difficulty getting

to grip or carry, there are tools such as spike boards

in and out of your property, you could have a small grab

to allow one-handed vegetable peeling, kettle tippers,

rail at the door to help you step over the threshold safely

wide-handled cutlery and tap turners.

on a longer rail installed to help you up any path or drive.

same time. If you can only use one hand, or find it hard

Telecare services: Such as personal alarms, use

Moving around your home: It’s important to think

simple technology to support your wellbeing and help

about the risks. Good lighting can help you get about

you stay living independently at home for longer. They

more easily and safely indoors. In particular, think about

can offer you, your family and friends reassurance and

floor surfaces, clutter, and trip hazards such as trailing

peace of mind that you’re safe, whilst still maintaining

wires. Make sure you have enough room to manoeuvre

your privacy and independence.

in each room and between rooms too.

There’s a number of not for profit and charitable

Getting up and down stairs: Think about fitting an

agencies offering help and support in future proofing

extra banister rail if you find it difficult going up and down

your home but be sure to always use a reputable

stairs or look to install a stair lift – there’s lots of options.

contractor that’s been recommended / vetted.

Getting up and dressed: Getting in and out of bed,

Age Cymru offers its HandyVan service in and around

or up from a chair, can become difficult for many of us

Cardiff and the CF64 area. The service offers: Safety

as the height of a piece of furniture greatly affects how

measures; home security; energy efficiency and small

easy it is to get on and off it. ‘Risers’ can be fitted to beds,

repairs are all undertaken by highly experienced staff.

chairs and sofas to increase their height. You can also get

Find out more 029 2043 1555 www.agecymru.org.uk/

powered riser-recliner chairs and specialist beds.

handyvan or email handyvan@agecymru.org.uk. You can always call in to Age Cymru’s offices in Whitchurch

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Washing, bathing and using the toilet: Loss of

(Merthyr Road) or Pontypridd shop (Taff Street) to find

mobility and balance can make it increasingly difficult

out more.

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EDUCATION

H Teach First launched in 2002 to persuade highÂŻ flying graduates to teach for at least two years in innerÂŻcity schools.

could teaching be the career for you?

The start of the New Year is a time to make new resolutions and plan challenges. For many of us, January is also a time to think about our careers, and even look to change direction. But have you considered heading into the classroom?

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EDUCATION

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oung professionals are

environment

unlike

said: “When I left university it

So whether you’ve already

to be targeted to switch

anything I’ve done before,”

was a choice between joining

considered a career in the

career and retrain as

says primary teacher Alexandra,

the police and becoming

classroom or not, the LDP could

who

a

became

be your opportunity to change

teachers in some of the

joined

is

a

Leadership

teacher.

I

Development Programme (LDP)

increasingly

disillusioned

career and change lives. Your

of a major recruitment drive

in 2014 from a career working

with the police but by then

next local event is on 10th

which launched on the 18th of

with young offenders, “you

I was married with two

February at the University of

January. Lawyers, police staff

have to collaborate, so that

children and thought it would

and office workers are among

whole environment is quite

be impossible to retrain as a

those who will be encouraged

interesting, with the teachers

teacher as I couldn’t afford to

to ditch their existing jobs for

all supporting each other.”

do a PGCE and be without a

a life back in the classroom.

For Michaela, also training

salary for a year.”

More than one in five of the

as a primary teacher, having

latest cohort of teachers joining

worked at a not-for-profit

education charity Teach First

organisation, the reality of

are career changers and young

the job wasn’t entirely as

professionals, bringing valuable

she’d anticipated: “I expected

expertise from other sectors.

teaching to be challenging

This is to solve the increased

and it definitely has been…

demand for staff from schools,

but I didn’t realise it would be

particularly in priority subjects

so fun and exciting.”

UK’s toughest schools, as part

such as science and maths.

Travis, a former PHD student

Schools in poorer areas have

and trainee science teacher

been hardest hit by a worsening

loves working in such a diverse

teacher recruitment crisis, the

environment:

charity argues. Research has

meet lots of different types

shown that only one in seven

of people and personalities,

teachers would take a job in

from different backgrounds

a

school

and with different priorities.

than their own. A survey of

Getting to know your students

school leaders showed that

in that way makes teaching a

54 per cent in poor areas said

really good job to have.”

more

demanding

the struggle to attract good teachers was a major barrier to improving pupils’ performance, compared with 33 per cent in more affluent areas.

“You

get

bringing

your

tried-and-

tested knowledge and skills

persuade high-flying graduates

people’s lives. There aren’t

to teach for at least two years

many

in inner-city schools. On 18

two days are the same. In

January it began the nationwide

teaching you get to pass

recruitment campaign Change

on your love of a subject,

Career, Change Lives, with the

innovate and lead in your

aim to inspire more young

own classroom every day.”

changers to teach in low-income areas across England and Wales.

“Working

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school

Programme (LDP) for anyone with a science, technology,

James Westhead continued "We believe it takes a lot more than just academic credentials to become a

engineering or maths (STEM) degree or A levels. The LDP combines

teacher

careers

where

no

Joe Hull, 36, was a policeman for 12 years before switching to become an English teacher in 2013 through Teach First. He

training

with leadership skills, and the

great classroom leader, and

experience gained can be taken

that's why we place a high

forward into any career. If you

value on experience. Career

have any questions about this

changers bring an invaluable

event please contact Lorna on

mix of experience, skills and

lculpin@teachfirst.org.uk

expertise that make a real

other locations see graduates.

difference in the classroom".

teachfirst.org.uk/events

executive director, said: “By

to teaching, you can make

career-

their Leadership Development

James Westhead, Teach First

a real difference to young

and

an overview of Teach First and

to

Teach First launched in 2002 to

professionals

Birmingham - this event offers

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Win Two Club Tickets to Ladies Day

at The Cheltenham Festival

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The Festival returns with £4.1 million card over four days of unbeatable racing.

arch sees the return of the highlight of

Ladies Day is always a hit with racegoers – but the real

the Jump racing season with the world

action is with the racing. Wednesday sees another seven

famous Cheltenham Festival: four days of

race card featuring the Betway Queen Mother Champion

atmosphere, anticipation and action played

Chase, and the sight of the best two mile chasers going

out in a beautiful sporting arena, taking

head-to-head around the famous Cheltenham course is,

place from Tuesday 15th March until Friday 18th March.

Encompassing everything that is great about jump racing, The Festival will see over £4.1 million awarded across 28 races featuring the finest horses, jockeys and trainers who are set to battle it out for the highest racing honours.

Nothing compares to the roar of the crowd when the tapes go up for the first day of Champion Day: Tuesday 15th March launches The Festival and includes a packed sevenrace card including the most important 2 mile hurdle race of the season, the Stan James Champion Hurdle.

for many people, the highlight of The Festival. This year’s race is gearing up to be the race of the season.

The climax of the entire jump racing season is Friday’s Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup; the highlight of arguably the best day’s racing of the year, with an atmosphere to match.

Cheltenham Racecourse is offering a range of advanced booking discounts for The Festival, offered exclusively

by The Jockey Club and unavailable from third-parties, booking in advance ensures that customers get the best deal available. To book tickets visit www.cheltenham.

Wednesday 16th March is Ladies Day; whether it is an

co.uk or call 0344 579 3003. For more information or to

extra feather in a beautiful hat, the highest heels in a

book Chez Roux Packages please call the Cheltenham

lady’s cupboard or for the men their very best tweed,

Racecourse sales team on 01242 537 653.

Competition For your chance to win two Club tickets to Ladies Day at Cheltenham Racecourse simply fill out the entry form with the correct answer to the

Answer: Name:

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On what day is Ladies Day at The Cheltenham Festival?

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Milan

the tale of two different cities Milan is often associated with a place used to transport people to other Italian tourist attractions such as the Piedmont region or simply a business or shopping city. During a weekend stay it became obvious that this was only a small part of the plethora of experience that this remarkable city has to offer. I was able to fly from Cardiff Airport to Malpensa Airport, Milan, in under two hours to experience a weekend of surprises that

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discovered old and new architecture, luxury shopping and delicious cuisine.

y experience of Cardiff Airport was one of

housing luxury Italian brand boutiques, the city's

comfort and efficiency. Parking was easy

Duomo (Cathedral), the Sainte Maria delle Grazie

and with up to 10kg of cabin baggage

gothic church, the world-famous La Scala opera house

allowance offered by Flybe airlines, I was

and the Castello Sforzesco. We took the tour at night,

not met by any unforeseen charges at check in. The

with lit fountains and old battlements, added to the

executive lounge costing just £17.99 made my time at

magical experience. Plenty of other historic wonders

Cardiff Airport all the more relaxing and the shopping

were to be found and I would strongly recommend a

area was efficient and well stocked. Here, I could begin

guide to allow you to gain an in-depth history of this

the process of unwinding, eat and check my emails

fascinating city.

before my flight, that was right on time. The aircraft was clean, staff were friendly and seating comfortable.

Also available was a tour of ‘Modern Milan.’ It is

We arrived at Milan’s impressive Malpansa Airport,

their duration. I was surprised that this tour was equally

the main hub of Northern Italy, which housed luxury

interesting, which included the Bosco Verticali or the

brand shops, restaurants, bars and duty-free. We

Vertical Tree, a pair of residential towers that contain

were promptly taken to Hotel Una Century by bus

luxurious apartments and office blocks inhabited by

transfer, which took approximately thirty minutes.

the wealthy of the city such as AC Milan players! This

Hotel Una has several hotels in Milan, which are

complex hosts more than 900 trees and is the world’s

each designed to suit the area of the city you are

first vertical forest, which was only completed in 2014.

staying in. Hotel Una Century belonged to an ideal

With such unique sights, the modern architecture was

location situated only minutes from the station and

as equally stunning as the historic buildings visited the

city centre. This recently refurbished hotel offered

day before.

spacious contemporary suites and convenient buffet

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advisable to take these tours on separate days, due to

style breakfast facilities.

The aparitif is done best in Italy. We were invited to

A fantastic way to discover the city is the three-hour

comfort of the The Westin Hotel. If you like your

‘Old Milan’ tour where you can expect to experience

alcoholic drinks,and want an interesting museum visit,

the luxury shopping area, Fashion Quadrilatero

then it is worth a visit to the Branca Plant, still situated

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drink Campari and try wonderful delicacies in the

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in the middle of Milan where it was first established.

I was sorry to leave my seventeenth floor hotel room

In 1855, Bernardino Branca invented Fernet-Branca,

with views of the city and the snowy-topped Dolomites

the bitter liqueur that has made history in Italy and

in the distance. The journey to the airport and flight

the world. Here, you get to sample the wide variety of

back to Cardiff was again efficient. The executive

drinks available, which is always a bonus, and take a

lounge at Malpansa offered delicious snacks and

tour around the factory itself.

drinks with a glass wall view of the airport and again

Eataly provided a fantastic meal on our last evening.

Known as the largest Italian market place with food and beverage counters and restaurants, it now thrives in locations such as Tokyo, New York and Chicago.

the opportunity to explore the boutiques and dutyfree. The Flybe return flight was just as impressive as the outward journey with bags waiting when we entered the baggage area in Cardiff airport.

We dined at Restaurante Alice on the top floor with

I strongly recommend this wonderful, stress free

Viviana Varese being an Italian celebrity TV chef. We

and short getaway to Italy. Here you can experience

were provided with incredible service with delightful

culture both old and new, delicious food and drink and

touches that made the experience very worth it. Even

close to any girl's heart... fabulous shopping!

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february

St Davids Hall

CF10 3RB

The Hayes

Costs: £7.50 - £10

Cardiff

www.cardiffcastle.com

WALES IN SPACE

CF10 1AH

Until 13th March 2016 National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road Maritime Quarter Swansea SA1 3RD 10am – 5pm Cost : Free www.museumwales.ac.uk/swansea Until Sunday 30th October TREASURES: ADVENTURES IN ARCHAEOLOGY National History Museum Cathays Park Cardiff CF10 3NP Cost: ticket prices vary www.museumwales.ac.uk/cardiff Monday 1st – Saturday 20th HENRY VI Wales Millennium Centre Bute Place, Cardiff, CF10 5AL 2pm & 7.30pm Tickets : £12 www.wmc.org.uk Monday 8th – Saturday 13th THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Park Place

Cost: £22.50 - £32.50

Friday 19th

www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk

PADDY McGUINNESS St Davids Hall

Sunday 14th

The Hayes

ROMEO & JULIET

Cardiff

St Davids Hall

CF10 1AH

The Hayes

Cost: £17.50-£35

Cardiff

www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk

CF10 1AH Cost: ticket prices vary

LADIES IN RED LUNCH

www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk

FOR WELSH HEARTS Miss Jones Restaurant

Sunday 14TH

Whitchurch

MY ROMAN VALENTINE

Cardiff

National Roman Legion Museum

Cost: £37 per person

High St

www.welshhearts.org

Caerleon Newport

Friday 19th – Sunday 21st

NP18 1AE

THE CAT IN THE HAT

Costs: £2

Park Place

www.museumwales.ac.uk/roman

Cardiff CF10 3LN

Monday 15th -

Cost: £8.50- £12.50

wednesday 17th

www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk

MEDIEVAL GAMES St Fagans National History Museum

UNDERGROUND CINEMA

Cardiff

Cardiff Castle

CF5 6XB

Castle Street

Cost: Free

Cardiff

www.museumwales.ac.uk/stfagans

CF10 3RB

Cardiff

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Cost: ticket prices vary

CF10 3LN

Wednesday 17th &

Cost: £16-£39

Thursday 18th

www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk

WARRIOR SCHOOL

Wednesday 24th – Sunday 28th

www.cardiffcastle.com

Cardiff Castle

GANGSTA GRANNY –

Tuesday 9th

Castle Street

Live on Stage!

THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW PART 2

Cardiff

Park Place

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our events diary

Cardiff

St Fagans National History Museum

Cost: £20 in advance

CF10 3LN

Cardiff

www.tramshedcardiff.co.uk

Cost: £11.00- £22.50

CF5 6XB

www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk

Cost: Free

Saturday 5th

www.museumwales.ac.uk/stfagans

THE PUPPINI SISTERS

Thursday 25th

The Gate

NT Live: AS YOU LIKE IT (12A)

Sunday 28TH

Keppoch Street

Memo Arts Centre

ST DAVID’S DAY

CF24 3JW

Gladstone Road

National Roman Legion Museum

Costs: £28

Barry

High St

www.thegate.org.uk

CF62 8NA

Caerleon

Tickets £15.00

Newport

Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th

www.memoartscentre.co.uk

NP18 1AE

CARDIFF FILM & COMIC CON

Cost: FREE

Motorpoint Arena

www.museumwales.ac.uk/roman

CF10 2EQ

Thursday 25th – Saturday 27th TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD The Gate Keppoch Street

march

Cost: £8 - £15 filmandcomicconcardiff.com

Tuesday 1st March 2016

Sunday 6th

CF24 3JW

ST DAVID’S DAY CELEBRATION

RUN WITH MUM FOR

Costs: £12

St Fagans National History Museum

WELSH HEARTS

www.thegate.org.uk

Cardiff

Bute Park

CF5 6XB

Cardiff

Saturday 27th

Cost: Free

Cost: £10

PETER KAY

www.museumwales.ac.uk/stfagans

www.welshhearts.org

Cardiff

Tuesday 1st & Wednesday 2nd

MOTHERING SUNDAY

CF10 2EQ

THE X-FACTOR LIVE TOUR

National Roman Legion Museum

Cost: ticket prices vary

Motorpoint Arena

High St

www.livenation.co.uk

Cardiff

Caerleon

Cardiff

Motorpoint Arena

CF10 2EQ

Newport

A Night of ELO

Cost: £23.55 - £62.75

NP18 1AE

St Davids Hall

www.livenation.co.uk

Costs: £3

The Hayes

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www.museumwales.ac.uk/roman

Cardiff

Friday 4th

CF10 1AH

JETHRO – 40 YEARS THE JOKER

Sunday 20th

Cost: £20

Tramshed

SAINSBURY’S SPORT

www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk

Clare Road

RELIEF GAMES

Grangetown

Various Locations

Saturday 27th - sunday 28th

Cardiff

See www.sportrelief.com

LAMBING AT LLWYN YR EOS

CF11 6QP

for times and locations

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