Several weeks ago I was chatting to a few business owners in Cowbridge and they were, understandably, bemoaning Cowbridge’s lack of footfall. It was very much a doom and gloom conversation but with a genuine hope that things...
Read MoreThere have been a few developments in Cowbridge recently. Long-time resident Bare Foot Studio has popped its trainers on and headed for new, larger premises in Llandow. I suspect a lease renewal (and a request for higher rent)...
Read MoreHealthy visitor numbers proved that, despite the weather, Cowbridge Food festival has lost none of its attraction. There were a few complaints from locals about blocked drives but, on the whole, the weekend has been a great...
Read MoreAre greedy landlords really to blame? Hard to defend, but landlords are in business too. However, not all are complete blood-sucking vampires. There’s a particular landlord I know in Cowbridge and she’s passionate about the...
Read MoreFrom Narberth to Cowbridge, from Penarth to Prestatyn, businesses across Wales are complaining about their business rates. Can it really be our Welsh Councils’ fault? Well, when you look at what councils actually provide...
Read MoreIf you live in Cowbridge, Penarth, Dinas Powys, Southerndown, Porthcawl or Bridgend, you’ll want to pick up the latest copy of ‘The Vogue Of The Vale’. Yes, that’s what people call Vale Life and it...
Read MoreThe winter 2012 digital edition of Vale Life magazine, the premier lifestyle magazine for The Vale Of Glamorgan, is racking up considerable page views online. The Vogue Of The Vale, as it’s known locally, has exceeded...
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