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Wooden lintels were a major part of the rushed construction of many terraced houses in South Wales for both miners, steel worker and dockers. At the time large heavy pieces of timber were freely available not only for the construction of terraced houses but also as pit props. The houses would be constructed of stone and the doors and windows …

Maindy Flyers was Debbie Wharton’s job In the summer of 1995 as a 22-year-old receptionist at Maindy Leisure Centre in Cardiff. Along with her dad and sister, she was a rare breed – they were keen cyclists. Unlike today, when the sight of a lycra clad peloton on the streets of the Welsh capital is a regular occurrence, cycling was …

The Ely Trail Cardiff is a stunning route that winds through some of the city’s most beautiful parks and historic sites. Stretching from Bute Park through Llandaff Fields, Llandaff Cathedral, Fairwater, and ending in St Fagans, this scenic pathway is perfect for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers alike. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful riverside stroll or a chance to explore …

Cardiff and its surrounding areas offer a variety of mountain biking trails suitable for both cross-country and downhill enthusiasts. Here’s a selection of trails tested by the author within a 5-mile radius of Cardiff, with with their approximate GPS coordinates: 1. North Cardiff Mountain Bike Trails Located in the woodlands north of Cardiff, these trails are maintained by the North …

The Vicious Valley Mountain Biking Trails start with a terrifying half-metre drop off a wooden boardwalk. Like all the advanced runs at BikePark Wales in the Brecon Beacons national park, it begins with a qualifier, that is a tricky opening feature where you can check whether you’re good enough for the trail and, if not, bail out in favour of …

Asbestos cement roof leaks, if your garage has a cement asbestos roof and it is currently leaking then you might be considering re-roofing. The problem with asbestos cement roof leaks and roof replacement is often greatly inflated cost associated with taking off the asbestos cement sheets and disposing of them. They have to be disposed of by authorised contractor and …

There are 7 wires that come from the trailer socket and go to the trailer light units in the UK, they are coloured as follows: Not all these are used on trailer light units, some go to the left hand lights some go to the right and some are common. The wiring splits at the lighting board and not all …

Brecon Beacons, Stella Owen, NFU Cymru’s county advisor, said that, while it was important the national park was put “on a pedestal”, local farmers had to have the ability “to run businesses, to be profitable, and to continue in these wonderful, vibrant communities – delivering on the Welsh language, the culture and the social aspect of what we have.” Brecon …

Search the internet for toilet cleaning, descaling your toilet, toilet cleaning or limescale removal and methods using lemon juice, distilled vinegar, borax, coca cola and combinations of vinegar and bicarbonate of soda are all mentioned. Having tried the following to various degrees of success we thought you might like to know about how we resolved the problem. This is a …

Fireworks in Cardiff – Displays Every year the Fireworks in Cardiff seem to get better and better in comparison with previous years. The annual firework events now often include guest host presenters, music as well as  food and drink. You can even enjoy Bonfire night fireworks from the warmth of a hospitality suite if you so desire. Basic Firework Planning …