Visit Cowbridge this Christmas:
Visit Cowbridge this Christmas – for a magical Christmas experience:
❄️ The Gift of Confidence with Simply You ❄️
Discover the joy of giving this Christmas with a special gift for a family, friend or loved one that will last a lifetime.
Gift vouchers are available from £5 and can be redeemed against part or full Simply You consultations and products.
Charlotte from Simply you said: “I can confidently say that all of my services are life changing. Just ask anyone who has had their colours analysed or attended a style consultation.
Consultations available include colour, style, full image and make-up, as well as the Wardrobe Edit, Personal Shopping Experiences and presentations to WIs and organisations throughout south Wales.”
Get in touch for more details at or website here.
🎄 Vale Makers plan two Christmas markets 🎄
The Vale Makers will be holding its second Christmas ‘Makers Market’ in the run up to the festive period.
The first was held at Penarth Pier Pavilion last Sunday, 20th November, with the next second on Saturday 3rd December at the Old Hall, Cowbridge, from 10.00am to 4.00pm.
The event will be your last opportunity this year to snap up some fabulous items from an ever-growing group of craftspeople based in the rural Vale.
A spokesperson for Vale Makers explained: “There will be a variety of stalls to browse at the market, with work in a range of materials from glass and ceramics to wood and textiles, all showcasing the skill and creativity of our members.
“The unique and beautiful pieces on display make excellent gifts or focal points for your home, and with each purchase you will be supporting a small local business.”
For more information about Vale Makers, please visit website here or follow on Instagram @valemakers_group
🧑🏻🎄 Country clothing and gifts at Dog and Rider Boutique 🧑🏻🎄
Dog and Rider Boutique are a family run independent business that specialises in fun farm theme and practical farm clothing and gifts from babies to men.
You can find them in Penny Lane just off the High Street in Cowbridge.
A spokesperson for Dog and Rider said: “We specialise in country clothing, footwear for children and men, and children’s jodhpurs.
“We are delighted to have a large selection of tractors, construction, animals, unicorns’ fun clothing all great for Christmas presents! We also have side check shirts, fleece gilets and tweed from babies to adults. We also stock the Aran sheep jumper as seen on Mrs Clarkson.
“We are situated just over the bridge from the ice-cream parlour if you’re coming from the Town Hall car park, or if you’re coming from the High Street, you will find us across the road from Filco – the fifth shop down along the river.”
Dog and Riders Boutique’s website can be found here.
🎅🏻 Colours can offer great Christmas gift ideas 🎄
At Colours, in Eastgate in Cowbridge, Julie and her fabulous team would like to wish all their wonderful customers season’s greetings.
Colours Ladies Boutique say: “We would also like to make everyone aware that each Thursday throughout December we will be opening late, offering an opportunity to get party dresses, Christmas gift ideas and shop in style with a glass of fizz.
“There will be a 20% discount instore when you show the coupon on the advert on this page*.”
From the Glamorgan Star’s printed edition of 17th November available from outlets throughout the Vale of Glamorgan.
🎄Vale Cider offers great Christmas Gifts 🎄
The award-winning local business, Vale Cider, has been busy getting its gifts ready for Christmas.
The company has traditional, fruit and mulled ciders, available in bottles, pouches, gift boxes and hampers. They have something for any cider-lover with their delicious range of hand-crafted ciders made from apples grown in their own orchards.
They offer convenient click and collect from the farm in Bonvilston or local delivery throughout the Vale.
The online shop is here.
🧑🏻🎄 Delicious festive food at the Hare & Hounds 🧑🏻🎄
The Hare & Hounds in Aberthin is offering its usual Festive menu throughout December, using the very best of seasonal and local produce.
The restaurant has a shorter festive menu at lunch time, and a three-course celebratory meal in the evenings, with snacks, delicious Hare & Hounds Bakery bread, and petit fours as well.
A beautiful place for festive dining, the venue will be full of fairy lights and, with the fires in the pub and the dining room roaring, it’s the perfect place to celebrate over the festive season.
The menu includes some classics, such as their Crispy Pig Cheek, Chicory, Mustard and Pickled Apple, as well as some more festive dishes, such as Goose Leg, Smoked Ham Hock, Leek & Mustard Pie, or Spiced Bramley Apple Soufflé & Spiced Ice Cream.
The Hare & Hounds is taking bookings for a New Year’s Eve Tasting Menu, and then the kitchen will close for a well-deserved break until 11th January.
🎄 Spoiled for choice at Cowbridge Christmas Tree Farm 🎄
The Cowbridge Christmas Tree Farm is a small, family run business that loves all things Christmas!
You can find us in the heart of the Vale, just outside of Cowbridge. Our pick your own tree plantation is still very young so this year we are offering locally grown, pre-cut trees.Whilst visiting, you can meet some of our wonderful farm animals that are with us all year round.
We will have the following trees:
Nordmann Fir – The most popular Christmas Tree in the UK. This variety is known for its excellent needle retention, dark green foliage, great conical shape and strong branches, perfect for displaying ornaments.
Fraser Fir – This tree is known for its ‘Pine Fresh’ scent and great needle retention. These dark green trees have silvery undersides and strong, upwards facing branches that form an attractive pyramid shape, making them ideal for smaller spaces.
Corkbark Fir – This tree is also known as the Rocky Mountain Fir and is known for the thick, corky bark on their trunk. Its needles can show green, bluey-green or even silvery with glossy undersides. With strong branches, it is great for holding ornaments, and has a gorgeous fragrance.
Norway Spruce – The traditional Christmas tree with dark green foliage, conical shape and strong fragrance, you don’t get more classic than a Norway Spruce. Keep them well watered for good needle retention.
Follow us on social media @cowbridgechristmastreefarm for more information and to keep up with what’s happening all year round on our farm! We are open until Christmas Eve.
Cowbridge Christmas Tree Farm website can be found here.
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🎅🏻 For foodie gift ideas, come to the Elephant & Bun 🎅🏻
For great foodie Christmas gift ideas, why not pop into the family-run Elephant & Bun deli on Cowbridge High Street?
From tins of festive biscuits from as little as £4.95 to fabulous food hampers, the deli has something for everyone. The deli is now taking orders for quiches, salads, cheeses and cakes but don’t forget, deadline day is Friday, 16th December.
A spokesperson at Elephant & Bun Delicatessen said: “For Welsh beers and spirits, we offer the perfect gift packs.
“Let us help you prepare the perfect Christmas for you, your family and friends.”
Elephant & Bun delicatessen’s website can be visited here.
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🎄 Hopkins Law Solicitors 🎄
⛱️ Cowbridge and Porthcawl Travel 😎
The owner of Cowbridge and Porthcawl Travel shops, Pam Thornton, reports that despite the economic malaise, people still seem keen to travel.
Holidays are increasingly viewed as staples, necessary to ensure we can cope with stressful lives. A recent survey indicated that a third of consumers are looking further forward in planning trips – into 2024 and beyond – saying they need something to look forward to.
Others believe prices will rise. Tour operators have responded – especially the cruise lines – some of which are already offering 2025 voyages. Customers want simplicity, flexibility, security and value for money. This is where we, as agents, can help.
We offer a full spectrum of holidays from budget city breaks to super luxe vacations. We guide customers towards operators with strong track records who deliver excellent value within a given category. We do all the leg work and at equivalent prices. Any questions or concerns we are at the end of a phone.
🌟 This article first appeared in the printed edition of the Glamorgan Star on 17.11.22. Read it in print first!
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