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Stories for 10 August 2004

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Local news for the community

YOUR Barry and District News and sister paper The Penarth Times are celebrating their success in the community by taking part in the Local Newspaper Week, starting Monday.  more...

From daffodils to dragons

BARRY schools decked themselves out in their full patriotic finery last week, as they celebrated St David's Day.   more...

Let smiles be your guide

THE SCOUTS and Guides' Annual Fete at Romilly Park on Saturday, July 3, was a massive success.  more...

St David's Day Special

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Brick by brick, these awards are here to stay

THE FIRST "Built in Quality" Award Scheme celebrated its initial success at an awards dinner on Friday, January 9.  more...

Families come first for most of us at Eastertime

EASTER time is here again and a lot of us will have two extra days off which gives more free time to relax.  more...

Children's winning ways

A mass of red shirts filled Colcot Primary School on Monday, March 1, 2004, as the children waited patiently for the procession of the 'Gorsedd' (members of the court).   more...

Post is better late than never

THIS week we asked Penarthians what they thought of the changes to the postal service introduced for Penarth's CF64 postcode area on July 12.   more...

Fete success for Friends

THE ANNUAL Friends of Barry Hospital fete was a huge success this year.   more...

Election day - who will gwt your vote?

In the past five years the Conservative administration has taken a failing council and has transformed it into a successful one. Services have improved and you may well have seen the improvements in the environment such as grass cutting, parks, roads, litter collection etc. We introduced free bulky household collection and kerbside recycling. We have transformed the council making it more responsive to the needs of the residents of the Vale.  more...

First-time festival held in the High Street

BARRY turned out in force last weekend to take part in the first High Street Festival.   more...

'Get ready for battle'

THERE was a fantastic day for members of the Welsh Contact Karate Association (WCKA) in Barry this weekend.  more...

What an eyeful as stars take to the stage

BILLBOARD Ensemble's third 'Pop-Stars in Their Eyes' evening, held at the Masonic Hall, Barry on Saturday, March 13, was a sell-out success.   more...

Junior swimmers' medal haul

AT THE third Cardiff and the Vale Area Junior Champion-ships held at Barry Leisure Centre on Saturday, May 1, Barry Amateur Swimming Club, swimming against Fontygary, Penarth and the City of Cardiff with a mixed team of 38 swimmers, excelled themselves and swam away with 19 medals.  more...

School gets top marks when the inspectors call

YSGOL Gymraeg y Gwaun y Nant is celebrating after a tremendously successful government inspection.   more...

Do you remember?

DO you remember some of the scenes pictured on this page?  more...

School's show for 40 years

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Celebrations - Victorian style

A BARRY school is celebrating 100 years in style by dressing up in Edwardian costumes.   more...

Barry The Vale Tourism

Yet more attractions for visitors to the Penarth area

Penarth Pier - Penarth seafront boasts a 658-foot pier. Built in 1894 and restored to its former glory, it is a summer port of call for the Balmoral and Waverley - the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world.  more...

A thriving community nestling on a beautiful coast

PENARTH owes its growth to the world wide demand for Welsh coal in the latter part of the 19th century.  more...

Things to see in Penarth

Penarth has been attracting visitors for more than a century. Its Victorian and Edwardian founders created a resort of great elegance and Penarth is now an attractive, bustling town of charm and character.  more...

Shank's pony is the best way to see the countryside

The best way to discover the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan is to follow one of the country lanes criss-crossing rolling green hills and wooded valleys. It won't be long before you come across one of the many pretty towns and villages where you can be sure to find a traditional country pub to stop for a drink and a bite to eat!  more...

Whatever the weather you will find plenty to do

The Vale of Glamorgan has many well-equipped activity and leisure centres.   more...

Plenty to see and do if you know where to look

With pleasure parks, tranquil islands, vineyards and much more, Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan have something for everyone.   more...

Rediscover Vale's charms with a little help from us

Welcome to This is the Vale, a special publication from the company which runs the Barry and District News and Penarth Times.  more...

There's plenty to offer shoppers throughout the Vale

THE VALE of Glamorgan has a lot to offer the casual shopper - and those for whom shopping is a major activity.  more...

Welcome from the Mayor

May I take this opportunity to thank all who have worked so hard on this guide.  more...

Plenty to see when you're out and about in the Vale

Glamorgan Heritage Coast Centre - Situated in Dunraven Park, 100 yards behind Southerndown beach car park, the centre has a small shop and information on this 14-mile stretch of protected coastline. Call 01656 880157.  more...

All you could want right here

The beautiful Vale of Glamorgan is characterised by green rolling hills, historic towns, pretty villages and a magnificent natural coastline.  more...

Popular seaside resort offers entertainment for all

Barry Island is very much the traditional seaside resort with its long sandy beach, amusement arcades and fun fair, attracting visitors from far afield. Seafront shops will tempt your taste buds with ice-cream, candy floss and fish and chips.   more...

Barry - based on `black gold'

With a population 46,810, Barry is the principal town of the Vale of Glamorgan. Just over 100 years ago there were only three small communities and a few farms in the parishes of Barry, Merthyr Dyfan and Cadoxton.  more...

The Vale Tourism Food And Drink

A taste for all seasons in a host of welcoming venues

FROM THE down-to-earth tastes of our coastal eateries to the a la carte menus in some of the country's finest restaurants, the Vale of Glamorgan has a meal to suit every palate.  more...

Spoilt for choice in where to go for that first date

PICTURE it - you have the chance to make that all-important first impression with the woman or man of your dreams.  more...

No surprise fish is a popular choice on any menu

FED UP of fancy food? Hungry for more home-based tastes? Then the Vale of Glamorgan is right up your street.  more...

The Vale Tourism Health And Beauty

Visit a leisure centre and see what's on offer for you

The Vale has four leisure centres based at Penarth, Barry, Cowbridge and Llantwit Major.   more...

Ditch straighteners and give your hair a natural look

OK, I know we're well into the new year and all, or nearly all of you, have already stopped going to the gym, even though you promised yourself that this year you would see it through - and what about the rest of you?   more...

Get ahead of the game when it comes to hair care

GLORIOUSLY healthy shining locks and tresses are guaranteed to make heads turn.   more...

Create the right impression and polish up your nails

POLISH up your nail act - hands and nails are the first places to show signs of ageing and neglect. In order to make sure you have no worries about the care and appearance of your fingernails and toenails, you should give yourself a home manicure.   more...

Tan safely by choosing the right protection for you

IF you think that a sun-bronzed body looks the picture of health, think again -because there is no such thing as a safe tan.   more...

  
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