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Distribution: 6,000 copies of Whitchurch and Llandaff Living are distributed to retail outlets and public places across Whitchurch, Llandaff and Llandaff North. 2 Inside this issue Location, Location A look at the local locations used in TV shows and films that are seen throughout the world A Calm Home Creative and inexpensive ways to bring peace and serenity to your home life Jack Jones A look at the colourful life of the north Cardiff author, novelist, and playwright, Jack Jones The Ferret Read the fascinating and mysterious story that links Cardiff to an Australian beach - as well as hidden treasure! Early Summer deadline: 28th April 2022 Published late early June 2022 a: 222 Pantbach Road, Rhiwbina, Cardiff CF14 6AG t: 07772 081775 / 07974 022920 w: www.livingmags.co.uk e: editor@livingmags.co.uk or danielle@livingmags.co.uk While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents, the publisher cannot accept any responsibility for errors or omissions, or for any matter in any way arising from the publication of this material. Every effort has been made to contact any copyright holders. Whitchurch and Llandaff Living is an independent, apolitical publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written permission of the publishers. Welcome / Croeso Spring has finally arrived and we welcome warmer weather with our first publication of the year. Time to throw open the windows and doors and let the fresh spring air revitalise us. The sunnier climes invite us to spend more outdoor time with our families. With that in mind, we've put together a few ideas for some quality family fun. While you're out and about, you might recognise some of the locations you visit from the shows that you've seen on TV. We've compiled a list of some of the places that have featured in big-name shows, including many that are right here on our doorstep. If nature is more of your thing, we've also created a guide to some of the flowers you're likely to see at this time of year. Spring is a truly magical time! While rebirth and growth blooms and flourishes all around us, now is a great time to devote some time to growing your own food. With living costs going up and up, we give you the basics on how to create your own vegetable plot - and which vegetables to grow. Our gardens are our own little spaces away from the world. Whether you share that space with friends, family or even yourself, we'll show you everything you need to create a mini sanctuary for yourself. The same goes for indoors. After the hectic and upheaval of the last few years, we'll show you how you can introduce calmness and serenity into your home. Taking a look back in time, we've got several historical features that relate to our local area. Historian John Wake charts the life of north Cardiff's Jack Jones, who did so much for the literary scene in Wales. Born in Merthyr, Jack's work has been read, performed, and watched, all over the world. John Wake has also contributed to our story of deception, fraud and hidden treasure that contributes to our feature about the SS Ferret. The ship sailed from Scotland to Australia, via Cardiff, and the story's character list reads like something you'd find in a movie. But the story is a true one, and one which leaves several questions unanswered. And while the world currently wobbles into unknown territory, we visit relics of worrying times from the past. Several reminders of the Cold War are dotted around north Cardiff - many of them wouldn't even be noticed by passers-by. Finally, we're treated to a short story from local author, Geraldine Seymour. It's a tale of suburban sabotage - one to enjoy with a cup of tea and ten minutes to yourself. Here at Living Magazines, we're thrilled to be entering our 15th year of publication. When we first launched in 2007, we had no idea about where they would take us. We've been blessed to receive wonderful support, both from our readers, and our advertisers. Without our advertisers, we wouldn't be able to provide you with the publication that you've got in your hands now so it's down to us to make sure that we repay that support. Without our local businesses, our communities would suffer so please shop local where and when you can. See you in early summer! Danielle and Patric Editors @WhitchurchandLlandaffLiving www.facebook.com/ whitchurchandllandaffliving
A law to change the speed limit across Wales is coming next year news Pop-up recycling facility opens in North Cardiff A new law, set to come into force in 2023, will see most 30mph speed limits in Wales reduced to 20mph. The Welsh Government is looking to set the national default speed limit on residential roads and busy pedestrian streets to 20mph, in order to make roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and children. Plans drawn up by the Welsh Government show that the new limit will apply to all roads where street lights are not more than 200 yards apart. These are typically found in residential and built-up areas, where the current speed limits are 30mph. The plans include some exceptions, and councils will retain the power to keep the 30mph limit on certain roads if required. Pilot schemes for the new lower speed limits have been running in Wales for several months, including here in north Cardiff. The local scheme covers the areas of Llandaff North, Whitchurch and Tongwynlais, Rhiwbina and Heath wards. Mark Drakeford told the Senedd Robbery at Llandaff North petrol station Hooded robbers ransacked a petrol station in Llandaff North in early March, making off with between £4,000 and £5,000 worth of cigarettes. The robbers spent four minutes inside the shop at James & Jenkins, breaking into tills and loading cigarettes into a bag. CCTV footage recorded the two men attempting to prise open the till, only to find that it was empty. in 2019 that the default speed in Wales should be 20mph. A taskforce was created to assess the viability of the scheme, which presented the Welsh Government with its recommendations. Enforcement of the speed limits will be the responsibility of the police. Cardiff council's cabinet member Caro Wilde said: "As a council, we have been installing 20mph areas across the city, south of the A48, for a number of years now. "Slowing vehicle speeds in residential areas is a positive step forward for our local communities and is supported by the majority of residents. Research clearly shows that reducing vehicle speeds in residential areas does reduce the number and severity of road collisions, provides better opportunities for residents to walk and cycle, makes our streets healthier and improves the environment for everyone." Sewage pumping station outcry More than 250 residents have signed a petition objecting to plans to construct a sewage pumping station in a popular Llandaff North park. A planning application was registered with Cardiff Council late last year to construct a sewerage pumping station and an associated compound in the park. The petition raised 250 signatures in just four days, from locals who were concerned about the plans and its possible impact. A new recycling centre has opened in the car park of Cardiff's former tax office in Llanishen. The first pop-up recycling facility of its kind opened in early March. The site had previously been purchased from HMRC by Cardiff Council and the Welsh Government. Popular items, such as garden waste, wood, metal, hard plastic, textiles, batteries, and small electrical items will be initially accepted at the facility. It's located in the car park on the south side of the site and will initially open only on Saturdays from 9am-3pm for eight weeks. Whitchurch Fire Station training tower demolished One of Whitchurch's well-known landmarks has been demolished. The training tower at Whitchurch Fire Station was knocked down in January to make room for a new training tower. The original tower was built in 1955, but was razed to the ground after suffering structural problems. A new Crofton training tower is to be built in its place, providing the Fire Service with a new USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) base. It will include three bays for storing appliances, an office, meeting spaces and mess facilities. The planning application for the demolition of the tower submitted to Cardiff Council was granted planning permission in July 2021. 3
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