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Invitation to Creative Individuals

September 1, 2025

DESIGN A FESTIVE COVER FOR OUR CHRISTMAS EDITION Each year, readers eagerly anticipate the Christmas edition of What’s On, known for its vibrant and festive cover design. We are inviting creative indi…Read more

September 1, 2025

AVE ET VALETE TO WENVOE I am writing this on the day before we move from Wenvoe to Dinas Powys, surrounded by boxes of all shapes and sizes. My wife Isobel has decided it is time to down…Read more

Dates For Your Diary

September 1, 2025

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY TUCKER’S VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS REINDEER SALE AND CAFE Saturday 15th November 10.00am - 4.00pm The 7th annual Tucker’s Christmas Reindeer sale and cafe will take place on Satu…Read more

Famous Lines by John Masefield

August 31, 2025

Famous Lines by John Masefield "I must go down to the seas again, To the lonely seas and sky...." These are famous lines from a poem by John Masefield. But no need for our strollers to feel lon…Read more

A Waiter in Paris by Edward Chrisholm

August 30, 2025

OFF THE SHELF "A Waiter in Paris " by Edward Chrisholm As a young unemployed and disillusioned graduate, Chrisholm is invited to move with his then girlfriend to Paris. He is determined to learn Frenc…Read more

Wenvoe Tennis Group

August 30, 2025

WENVOE TENNIS GROUP The newly formed Wenvoe Tennis Group is now up and running and welcomes new players to join us for regular weekly social tennis. We currently meet on Monday evenings at 6.00pm and…Read more

Walking In Kyrgyzstan (Part 2 Of 2)

August 29, 2025

WALKING IN KYRGYZSTAN (Part 2 of 2) In last month’s edition of What’s On, Nicola introduced us to an amazing walking adventure in this mysterious and far away country. It is now Day 3 and Nicola, who…Read more

“The Phone Box at the End of the World” by Laura Imai Messina

August 29, 2025

"The Phone Box at the End of the World" by Laura Imai Messina This novel is loosely based on a true story, following the Japanese tsunami that devastated Tohoku in 2011. Yui, a radio show host,…Read more

Busy Installing And Refurbishing Structures

August 29, 2025

Wenvoe Wildlife Group Busy Installing And Refurbishing Structures A number of residents have been busy installing and refurbishing structures in the orchards. Steve Jenkins has placed two new benches…Read more

Socialising and Coffee Just as Important

August 29, 2025

LIVING WITH CANCER STROLLERS Socialising and Coffee Just as Important Why is there a picture of people sitting down when there should be a description of the latest monthly stroll at Cosmeston? That's…Read more

The difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to repair. – Douglas Adams