Old Hall Gardens: A Cowbridge Hidden Gem
Tucked away in the heart of Cowbridge is one of our favourite places in the Vale. The Old Hall...
Read MoreJun 17, 2026 | Community Spirit, Cowbridge, Vale Gems
Tucked away in the heart of Cowbridge is one of our favourite places in the Vale. The Old Hall...
Read MoreApr 12, 2026 | Barry Island, Community Spirit, Sport
Gareth Humphreys was fondly remembered by members of Barry Athletic Bowls Club on the official...
Read MoreMar 25, 2026 | Community Spirit, Food & Drink, Pubs
From Sunday lunches to quiz nights, celebrations to chance meetings, independent pubs have always...
Read MoreFeb 9, 2026 | Community Spirit, Food & Drink, Shop Local
There’s something quite special about a proper village shop – that welcoming blend of...
Read MoreAug 26, 2025 | Community Spirit, Health & Wellbeing, Mobility
Independence in daily life often relies on access to the right resources, facilities, and support...
Read MoreMay 27, 2022 | Bonvilston, Community Spirit, Llantwit Major
The real local heroes seldom get the praise they deserve. Often it’s the loudest and most...
Read MoreMay 15, 2022 | Community, Community Spirit, Health & Wellbeing, Rhoose
Our lad went to Rhoose School and loved it. He always says it was his favourite growing up, so...
Read MoreJul 29, 2021 | Community Spirit, Food & Drink, Garden, Gardening, Health & Wellbeing
A few lucky people have been working on an allotment for years. I say lucky because getting an...
Read MoreJul 11, 2021 | Barry Island, Community Spirit, Facebook
Occasionally visitors to Barry Island in The Vale of Glamorgan get parted form their posessions:...
Read MoreJul 27, 2020 | Book Life, Books, Community Spirit, Penllyn
We’ve probably seen more of the Vale in the last three months than we have in years. We have...
Read MoreJul 22, 2020 | Community, Community Spirit, Ystradowen
Sometimes the smallest things we can do for our villages and towns can have the biggest impact....
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