You can pretty much guarantee finding all you need in and around Cowbridge including art cafes, art galleries, grocery supplies, gift shops, travel agencies, financial and legal services, fashion and designers, hardware, newsagents, music, entertainment, events, equestrian, restaurants pubs and much much more.
After the long wet and dank Autumn and Winter period, Springtime is really lifting the spirits. From the first shoots breaking out through the soil to the sights and sounds of nature rousing, the exhilaration of Mother Nature is highly contagious.
As part of the Glamorgan Star’s continued Shop Local – Love the Vale campaign, the below Cowbridge businesses give a snippet of what the area offers:
Winning Post… Where winners are made
THE Winning Post is a family run business that has been running for over 35 years with a passion to create a betting shop like no other!
A spokesperson said: “We run our betting services from a wide range of shops in the Bristol area and throughout South Wales, including Tonyrefail, Carmarthen, Swansea and Burry Port.
“Winning Post are now proud to add Cowbridge to the fold. We have also had the pleasure of being one of the biggest betting stands at Ascot, Chepstow and Cheltenham.
“If you would like to pop in to one of our stores, please head over to the locations section of our website, www.winning-post.co.uk and find the nearest shop to you. Alternatively, if you would like to contact us with any queries you can do so on 0117 956 8002 or email .”
Important information/advice: Gambling responsibly.
Happy Easter from all at With Music In Mind!
AS spring fast approaches, With Music in Mind are back from the Easter break on Monday 17th April.
A spokesperson said: “We would love to see more new faces joining us. Don’t forget if you’ve not attended our groups before, you can try your first one for free!
“We have had a busy start to the year and are now running six groups per week. This includes our new Cowbridge Gentle Exercise Group on a Tuesday morning, which we are pleased to be continuing after a successful six-week pilot.
“We are also looking forward to performing during the Coronation celebrations taking place on the Bear Field in Cowbridge on Sunday 7th May – why not come along and say hello?”
With Music in Wind’s mission is to improve the lives and quality of lives of older people through singing and social networking. The recent addition of gentle exercise groups has enabled them to include this as another way of improving lives.
They provide a service for anyone over the age of 50, including those who want to access a supportive, fun, integrative group with benefits for their wellbeing, as well as those most vulnerable people who can easily slip through the net.
Full details and information on With Music in Wind can be found online here.
Cowbridge Travel says holidays are bouncing back
NEW figures from ABTA – The Travel Association – indicate that the demand for travel is back in line with pre-pandemic levels.
Sally Richards, manager of Cowbridge Travel, said: “Holidays are bouncing back with 62% of people having been on a foreign holiday since restrictions were lifted in March 2022.
“The survey also showed that a majority of people are still planning to go on holiday abroad in the next 12 months, with over a third having already booked a break.
“A ‘freedom factor’ is driving the return which perhaps explains why, despite the cost-of-living challenges, people are still keen to book a foreign trip.
“Holidays are the ‘non-essential’ item they plan to prioritise this year, with 54% saying they’ll cut back on other expenses, including clothes and hospitality, to ensure they can still go on holiday.
People are adapting their habits rather than scrapping holidays entirely, primarily by going all-inclusive, booking early, or holidaying outside busy periods. Identifying the best value for money is a key part of our job, says Sally.
Find out more on Cowbridge Travel by viewing them on social media here.
Hopkins Law Solicitors – obtaining a financial order in divorce proceedings
DURING the current cost of living crisis, it is unsurprising that people choose to represent themselves in financial proceedings on divorce.
It is important to be aware of the risks if you are deciding whether to represent yourself in these proceedings.
A common misconception which leaves self-represented people at a financial disadvantage is that financial matters are concluded when a verbal or written agreement has been reached with an ex-partner. This is incorrect and it is essential to protect yourself by having the terms of any financial agreement drafted as a financial order to be approved by the court.
This is particularly important if you remarry or enter into a civil partnership in the future. Failing to do this could mean either that you face considerable difficulties or are precluded from obtaining a financial order from the court at a later stage, taking into account all the matrimonial assets. Obtaining a final financial order also protects your assets in the future.
If you are seeking guidance on these matters, Hopkins Law can offer supportive, professional advice during this period of economic uncertainty. Contact them on 01447 774151 or visit their website to find out more.
Hopkins Law Ltd, 50a. High Street. Cowbridge, CF71 7AH. Website: www.hopkinslawltd.com or email:
A Stylish Spring with ‘Simply You‘
THE Spring/Summer clothing collections are full of bold and vibrant colours, alongside more subtle lighter and softer shades.
With such a choice of colours on display, you may be wondering exactly which colours to wear. This is where I can help you! With my 10 years of experience as an award-winning Colour Me Beautiful Image Consultant, I offer colour, style, full image and make-up consultations as well as wardrobe edits and personal shopping trips.
Imagine how easy shopping for new clothes will be with your own slimline personalised swatch wallet full of your 42 perfect palette of colours. Or knowing exactly which styles of clothes to go for that suit you, your style, personality and lifestyle perfectly.
Imagine being able to open your wardrobe and feel confident that every item of clothing co-ordinates and looks fantastic on you! Get in touch to find out more or to book one of my consultations, a wardrobe edit or personal shopping trip.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Charlotte
Adey, Fitzgerald and Walker
Arthur John & Co
Extract from website of Arthur John & Co.:
“Arthur John & Co was established by Arthur John in 1905 and remains a family business, now run by Arthur John’s grandson, David John, and his sons Alun & Peter.
”Arthur John & Co has been supplying the local & wider community with its agricultural, hardware, and many other needs continually for over a century.
”Whilst it began primarily as a provider of hardware & agricultural supplies & implements, over the years it has diversified to also include cookware, equestrian, country clothing. gardening & much more.”
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