{"id":7957,"date":"2020-08-10T17:04:34","date_gmt":"2020-08-10T16:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=7957"},"modified":"2020-08-10T17:04:34","modified_gmt":"2020-08-10T16:04:34","slug":"back-to-the-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=7957","title":{"rendered":"Back To The Future"},"content":{"rendered":"

Back To The Future<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Well at least for the time being, Covid 19 seems to be in retreat. During lockdown we have enjoyed walks around the village, often discovering paths and trails we never imagined existed. At last we can now visit our local pubs again and venture further afield. It is great to see that things are opening up around the Vale again. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The excellent Visit the Vale website <\/strong>provides detailed information and a range of impressive brochures and mini guides covering \u2018what\u2019s occurring.\u2019<\/p>\n

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\"\"From the site you can order a free copy of the Coast Countryside & Culture Guide, <\/strong>which showcases the best places to visit and features some stunning photography of the area. There are also some free and downloadable town guides<\/strong>, including those for Barry Island, Cowbridge, Llantwit Major and Penarth.<\/p>\n

The Llantwit Major Guide <\/strong>includes a self-guided walk based on the town\u2019s Blue Plaques<\/strong>, taking in historic buildings such as St Illtud\u2019s Church and the Town Hall. You can end your walk with refreshments at the 16th century Old Swan Inn. During the Civil War period the innkeeper, Edward Maddocks, struck brass tokens, gaining the house a reputation as a mint. Monthly manorial courts were sometimes held there. In the 1930s when it was an inn, celebrities including the famous American owner of St Donats William Randolph Hearst and Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain visited. The Visitor Centre in the Town Hall (check opening times) provides information on places to visit, events and activities. Trains run hourly to and from Llantwit Major to Barry and Cardiff. Platforms at the station are accessible for anyone with mobility challenges.<\/p>\n

The Barry Guide <\/strong>highlights a range of activities many of you may not be aware of. There is a self-guided Gavin and Stacey Walking Tour <\/strong>and the 6 mile Barry Town Trail<\/strong>. The latter can be started at any point and walked in sections. It links Barry Island, Barry Waterfront and Barry Town with places of interest highlighted along the trail. Copies of the trail leaflet are available from the tourism department at the Vale of Glamorgan Council in Barry. Tel: (01446) 704867 E-mail: tourism@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk<\/p>\n

The Cowbridge Guide <\/strong>includes details of the Iolo Morganwg Circular Walk (6.5 miles). This celebrates the famous and colourful 18th century Welsh poet and antiquarian, while taking in the heart of historic Cowbridge, surrounding villages and woodland. An A5 leaflet, with pull out OS Map and walk instructions, is available from the Bear Hotel or Costa Coffee on the High Street.<\/p>\n

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Warren Mill Farm Park near Pendoylan (open) is included, with its large variety of miniature, rare and unusual farm animals, colourful waterfowl and a new family of wallabies. The farm is situated around a natural 4-acre coarse lake, well stocked with carp, perch, roach and bream. It can be found 1 mile north of the A48 near Bonvilston. (CF71 7UJ).<\/p>\n

We can look forward then to enjoying what is left of the Summer and to supporting our local businesses, especially those in the hospitality and leisure sectors.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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