WELCOME
Spring is in the air, bringing the promise of longer days,
warmer weather, spring blooms and lighter evenings. Spring
to me means spending time outside exercising, walking the
dog, enjoying park life with the family. Thankfully these things
cost nothing but make us feel so much better. Bring it on!
In this issue, you can read about IN THIS ISSUE
the developments at award winning
hair salon Kudos in Pontyclun and
CONTRIBUTORS – MEET SOME OF THE PEOPLE THAT MAKE VALE LIFE HAPPEN 7
see the pretty new pieces available
at Bryl’s Boutique in Barry.
NEWS FROM THE VALE – HOT OFF THE VALE LIFE PRESS 8
MUSIC AND BOOKS – REVIEWS OF THE LATEST CD AND BOOKS 10
If you’re lucky enough to be going on a
cruise or if you’ve received an invite to
STYLE IS BACK – GENTLEMEN’S FASHION TO SHAKE AND STIR YOU THIS SPRING 12
a wedding, then new business Katwalk
FAR AWAY SO CLOSE – A FAMILY REVIEW FIVE STAR STYLE 14
will certainly have the outfit with the
wow factor. We are delighted to have a
ST DAVID’S POLO – THE EVENT TO SEE AND BE SEEN 16
full and frank interview with fashion VALE GARDENS – SPRING GARDENING TIPS FROM BOB PRIDDLE 18
stylist and image consultant Suzanne
WHAT’S ON – DATES FOR YOUR SPING AND SUMMER DIARY 19
Jaya about her life long battle with
illness. Despite this, Suzanne’s positive
RETAIL HEAVEN – FIVE TOP REASONS TO VISIT HAMPTONS 20
and cheery nature wins through.
RESTAURANT REVIEWS – WHAT’S HOT FROM THE VALE KITCHENS THIS SPRING 22
It’s been said that we could all do with
HONDA HAPPINESS – JOHN BOYCE PROVIDES SOME AUTOMOTIVE ‘INSIGHT’24
going back to family values, and what
SOPHISTICATED CELEBRATIONS – WEST HOUSE HOTEL, LLANTWIT MAJOR 26
better way than a slice of cake and a
spot of sewing at The Linen Cupboard
CREATIVE KUDOS – CREATIVITY ABOUNDS AT KUDOS IN PONTYCLUN 28
in Cowbridge, a shop full of
RECIPE FOR SUCCESS – MATT FORAGES FOR HIS ART 30
gorgeousness – hugs for free. If you’re
LIFE LAUNDRY – SUZANNE JAYA ON HER LIFE’S PASSION AND PASSION FOR LIFE 32
human (or horse) and finding things
tough, then a consultation with mentor THE LINEN CUPBOARD – A SPECIAL SHOP WRAPPED UP IN A HUG 36
Helen Wingstedt might restore that
HEALTH AND WELLBEING – KEEP FIT AND HEALTHY FROM THE INSIDE OUT 38
confidence and wellbeing that’s been
lacking of late. I’m sure that there’ll be
COMPETITIONS – IT’S WIN, WIN, WIN ALL THE WAY (WELL, SOME OF THE WAY!) 40
something of interest in our latest issue
THE CHIC OF IT – GORGEOUS NEW STOCK AT BARRY’S CHIC BOUTIQUE 42
for everyone. Enjoy!
VALE STYLE – MAKE-UP, FASHION, ART AND STYLISH INTERIORS 44
Jennifer Hobbs-Roberts Editor
KATWALK HEAVEN – OUTFITS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD 46
jennifer@valelife.co.uk
VALE BUSINESS – A ROUND UP OF BUSINESS NEWS AROUND THE VALE 48
The lovely top I’m wearing pictured above VALE SOCIAL LIFE – BUSINESS AND SOCIAL EVENTS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS 52
is available from Pebble, Cowbridge.
THE HORSE WHISPERER – EQUINE PROBLEM SOLVING WITH HELEN WINGSTEDT 56
V
VIVA LA VIDA – PORTHCAWL’S TANTALISING NEW SHOP OF NEEDFUL THINGS 58
ALE LIFE IS WRITTEN, DESIGNED
AND PRODUCED IN THE VALE AND
EXPOSURE – PHOTOGRAPHER MARTIN PHILLIPS OPENS THE SHUTTERS 62
IS PROUD TO BE INDEPENDENT
THE F WORD – MARK ROBERTS LOOKS AT THE UPS AND DOWNS OF BUSINESS 64
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THE LAST WORD – LYNNETTE KNIGHT HAS THE LAST WORD ON BUSINESS 66
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VALE LIFE WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE
MARTIN PHILLIPS, PORTHCAWL
WHO HAS SUPPORTED US OVER RECENT MONTHS.
HAIR BY
OUR CONTRIBUTORS, OUR FAMILIES, OUR FRIENDS
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(INCLUDING ALL THE NEW ONES WE HAVE MADE)
UDOS, PONTYCLUN
AND OUR ADVERTISERS - WITHOUT THEM VALE LIFE
CLOTHES BY WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE. WEHOPEYOU
BRYL’S BOUTIQUE, BARRY
LIKE WHAT WE’VE PRODUCED AND WE’LL TRY TO
MAKE EACH ISSUE EVEN BETTER THAN THE LAST
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AND IF YOU HAVE A STORY THAT YOU’D LIKE TO
ALICE FORD SHARE, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH.
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