Let’s not mince our words, the weather was truly awful last year, and the fist six months of 2024 haven’t been anything to write home about. So, looking forward, we really need a lovely old-fashioned autumn and a good Christmas to cheer us up. If you didn’t manage to pick up the summer issue, here’s the link.

You can check out the latest edition and most of the old ones on Issuu – but here’s last autumn’s: click here.
Talking about taste, you’ll find a little food and drink on pages 36 to 43 (nice link, sips wine, cheers!). Sadly, we lost a few good eateries last year, so, if you can, get out there and sample the brilliant fayre we have in the Vale. You probably know our favourites, but we’d love to hear about yours so join us on Facebook and let us know what’s hot (we’re on Instagram and X too – it’ll always be twitter to us).

Our autmun 2023 cover star!
Read all about our cover star, Sarah Gardner, owner of The Glow Within Clinic based in the seaside town of Porthcawl. You can read all about the fabulous latest technology and treatments on pages 6 to 9.
Man Cave raised its gender confident head on pages 88 and 89 and if you really want to escape the madness of modern life, there are some hot and cold holiday getaways on our Travel Life pages 80 to 83.
Please do your bit this season. Support the indies, shop local and try to use cash wherever possible. #KeepCashAlive
Gifted! The Vale Life Gift Guide
Our Gift Guide is bigger than ever so you should find some great ideas. We’re spoilt for choice locally so if you are going to buy some cards and gifts, again, use an indie rather than giving your hard earned to supermarket shareholders.
Anyway, when you can feel the inevitable nip in the air, wrap up warm and stock up on your vitamin C (we think it might be a chilly one), stay safe, be kind and look after yourselves.
Jennifer Hobbs-Roberts
Editor
07766 106 701
jennifer@goodlifepublishing.co.uk
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Travel Life
If you love to travel like us, you might like to visit our Travel Life Magazine website. The website’s address is TravelLifeMag.co.uk and it’s becoming quite popular. You’ll be able to read about a few of our recent excursions on pages 80 to 83. #HappyTravels
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