Vale Town Centres

When you shop at a locally-owned business, you have a big impact on...
🏪 🏘️ 👨‍👩‍👦 The local community
📈 Local jobs
🌍 The environment
💷 The local economy
If you live local, please show love and shop local.

Pinch, punch, first of the month! There's always a reason to shop local, but if you're looking for inspiration, here's some occasions to celebrate in August. You'll find everything you need to celebrate these on your local high street and traders will really appreciate your support.

Did you know that Fablas have opened a new shop on Cowbridge High Street? Why not call in with the kids during the summer holidays for a tasty sweet treat and check out the other shops in town while you're there? There's plenty to see and do in the Vale of Glamorgan! 🍦

Looking for something to do with the kids this Summer?
Check out the Kids Summer Series Workshops at Eto, preloved kids' store. By Awesome Wales . This week is the Tie dye T-shirt workshop
on 31 July with 3x sessions in the afternoon.
Join the Awesome.wales and Eto team to make your very own tie dye tshirt. Unleash your child’s creativity at out vibrant tie-dye workshop.
A splash of colour and a dash of fun makes for an hour of artistic delight.
Details here: https://awesome.wales/events/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3-_F2ZnnJ21aHSJ-pLflKlivrcEdgb_EbkvPRCq8W0vpYHO5QB8UOp_SQ_aem_BBmr45UhKzAJChHfjuyBMQ

We all enjoy a cocktail in the sun, so why not check out The Bear Hotel's latest addition...Potting Shed! Located just outside the Hafdy, Potting Shed is the perfect place to sit back and soak up the sunshine.
Follow the beautiful Bear paw prints and stunning illustrations by Huxley And Mabel , through the side entrance to find your way.
They're serving up some seriously fun cocktails, refreshing drinks and our delicious menu to match!
This is THE perfect place to spend those sunny days ☀️

The summer holidays are finally here, so why not treat the kids to a visit to their local High Street toy shop? There's fun-filled shops for them to discover in every town in the Vale! Here are some of our faves...why not pop in today?
Funky Monkey Barry
Giggles Barry
The Pencil Case Cowbridge Ltd
Plaza Toymaster2

Residents of the Vale had their say in our 2024 Vale Town Centres survey.  Many responded as to why it's so important to  Show Love and Shop Local.



 

The end of the summer school term is fast approaching, so why not show your teacher how much you appreciate them, by getting a lovely gift from one of the many gift shops on your local High Street? Here are some of our favourites - please tag yours...

Llantwit Major

Stwff-Stuff

Thai Story

Cowbridge

West Hampton Cowbridge

Happy Days Vintage Homestore

The Pencil Case Cowbridge Ltd

Penarth

Gifts at No.9

Hamptons Penarth

Shore Penarth

Barry

Dimensional Art

Cowbridge is looking blooming gorgeous! Why not Show Love and Shop Local this weekend by popping in to see some Cowbridge traders? 🌼
Photography: Glyn Evans

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Our small businesses are the heart of our towns and need your support to thrive. Please remember to show love and shop local!

Pinch, punch, first of the month! There's always a reason to shop local, but if you're looking for inspiration, here's some occasions to celebrate in July. You'll find everything you need to celebrate these on your local high street and traders will really appreciate your support.

 

Thanks to all the residents of the Vale for your feedback in our 2024 Vale Town Centres survey.  We've had some lovely quotes back from you based on your firsthand experience. Remember to Show Love and Shop Local.



 

Summer is (finally) starting to peep it's head over the horizon, so now is the time to get your garden in order! Whether it be doing a bit of weeding, planting, or decorating your patio with gorgeous furnishings, table settings to entertain, or throws to keep your guests comfortable- your local High Street has you covered! So Show Love and Shop Local this summer in the Vale, and keep the hearts of our communities beating. Here are our suggestions, but please tag any shops you love...

Barry
Wild Meadow Floral
Budding Designs Flower Studio

Cowbridge
West Hampton Cowbridge
Happy Days Vintage Homestore
Arthur John & Co High Street

Llantwit Major
Stwff-Stuff
Thai Story

Penarth
Hamptons Penarth
Artisans Corner
Shore Penarth

Happy Father's Day

Want to show Dad how much he means to you on Father's Day? Remember to Show Love and Shop Local. Here are some local High Street shops brimming with gifts that Dad would love. Please tag in your favourite if they aren't featured...

Llantwit Major

Stwff-Stuff

Farmers Pantry

Cowbridge

King Fox Menswear

Elephant & Bun Delicatessen

West Hampton Cowbridge

Penarth

Hamptons Penarth

Griffin Books

Griff’s Deli

Barry

Marshalls Family Butchers

Cobbles Kitchen & Deli at Goodsheds

Today is , so why now Show Love for the fantastic eco-friendly shops on your local High Streets. Eto, preloved kids' store. By Awesome Wales on Holton Road in Barry are doing their part for the environment, and the local community by selling preloved baby and children's' items, including clothing, toys and baby goods. Why not call in and see what they have for your little ones?



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A new month has arrived, and there's always a reason to shop local, but if you're looking for inspiration, here's some occasions to celebrate in June. You'll find everything you need to celebrate these on your local high street and traders will really appreciate your support.

 

Residents of the Vale Town Centres - We need your feedback! Please help us shape the next phase of the Vale Town Centres campaign, based on your first hand experience, by taking a couple of minutes to complete the survey via the following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VTC-Resident24

As always, huge thanks for your continued support.

Traders of the Vale Town Centres- We need your feedback! Please help us shape the next phase of the Vale Town Centres campaign, based on your first hand experience, by taking a couple of minutes to complete the survey via the following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VTC-Trader24

As always, huge thanks for your continued support.

Bagel, sub, cuban, grilled, roll, panini, butty or club...This week is National Sandwich week, so what better way to celebrate than to pop into one of the many delicious shops or deli's on your local High Street and Show Love by buying your favourite sarnie?! Here's a few of our go-to’s, why not tag yours?

Cobbles Kitchen & Deli at

Bagel Bagel at Goodsheds

Meat and Greek at Goodsheds

Food For Thought Delicatessen Barry High Street

Griff’s Deli Penarth

Foxy's Deli Penarth

Church Street Bakery Llantwit Major

The Penny Farthing - Cowbridge Cowbridge

Elephant & Bun Delicatessen Cowbridge

Hare & Hounds Bakery Cowbridge



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Sunday is , so what better way to celebrate than to venture into one of the many gorgeous bakeries on your local High Street this weekend and Show Love by buying some delicious baked treats?! Here's a few of our favourites. Why not tag yours?

Whocult Coffee + Donuts

Cobbles Kitchen & Deli

Food For Thought Delicatessen

Church Street Bakery

Elephant & Bun Delicatessen

Hare & Hounds Bakery

Brød - The Danish Bakery

With everyone celebrating World Cocktail Day this week, why now Show Love for the fantastic cocktail bars on your local High Streets?  Here's a few of our favourites, why not tag yours?











 

**New Trader Announcement**

Goodsheds are thrilled to officially welcome the arrival of Cobbles Kitchen & Deli ! 🥪 Get ready for some seriously epic sandwiches as they join their community of foodies.

So, whether you’re craving a classic combo or feeling adventurous with something new, make sure you Show Love and Shop Local at Goodsheds and grab your next bite at Cobbles! 🥪

Happy May Day Bank Holidays from all of us at Vale Town Centres

**New Product Alert**

Show Love and Shop Local at Elephant & Bun Delicatessen in Cowbridge.

They are super excited to share with you the new range of foodie gifts.

Standing proudly alongside their beautiful selection of ceramics and chopping boards, they've added some fantastic eco-friendly, reusable, food safe containers.

They are made to the highest quality and built to be used and reused for life.

Reusable cups come in 2 designs and sizes, keeping every type of tea and coffee drinker happy.

To help promote the use of these new reusable products, there are savings available with every coffee and lunch box purchased.

Pinch, punch first day of the month. There's always a reason to shop local, but if you're looking for inspiration, here's some occasions to celebrate in May. You'll find everything you need to celebrate these on your local high street and traders will really appreciate your support.

Spring has sprung around the Vale town centres. Why not Show Love and Shop Local to help your town centres thrive