Relax & unwind as you learn new skills and gain culinary confidence whilst having a lot of fun with Angela Gray. We are passionate about food, and promote the importance of using local and seasonal ingredients wherever possible. All of this is neatly wrapped up in an exciting programme of courses and events that are suitable for all abilities. We offer a range of courses and events including full one and two day courses, short “Taster” courses, a monthly Lunch Club and Saturday Kitchen event and many bespoke cookery days for groups of friends or corporate team building days. Please check our course calendar for full details and our Vouchers page if you'd like to treat someone to a special gift.

web: http://llanerch-vineyard.co.uk/angela-gray-s-cookery-school/

email: sarah_lowe@btinternet.com

tel: 07979141291

Susan Srinivas is an artist specialising in digitally painted, mixed-media portraits and landscapes, available as artist-embellished individual portrait commisions or limited edition landscape prints.Our beautiful local area provides much of the subject material for the landscapes with vivid autumnal colours to bring the scenes alive. I also accept commissions for portraits. These are delivered to clients, printed and mounted on the highest quality art paper and board, using the best quality inking process that I use for all my work. These are limited to an issue of one. Please visit my website gallery to view examples of my work.

web: http://www.valeartist.co.uk

email: sue@tecnik.co.uk

tel: 07751204254

Bar 44 is open every day @ 9.30am until 5.30pm on Mondays, 11.00pm on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and 12 midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Breakfast served every day from 9.30am-11.30am. Tapas served every day from 12noon – 9.00pm except Mondays when last orders are at 5.00pm PLEASE NOTE: We do not take bookings for tables @ Bar 44 except on Sunday Lunchtimes. If you wish to make a reservation for Sunday Lunch, please call 01446 776488 and ask for the Duty Manager.

web: http://www.bar44.co.uk

email: info@bar44.co.uk

tel: 01446 776488

More than a just a bookkeeping business, we recognise that in the current economic climate, and with the added pressures of spot checks from HMRC, our local businesses sometimes need a little 'extra' to help them stay profitable. It's one thing to keep the books straight, and quite another to use the information in the books to help formulate and adjust the overall business planning. BeanCounters can help you set up bespoke business record keeping systems, and offers ongoing coaching in the field of business processing. We can help you with your time management, and all aspects of document organisation.We can also hand-hold any who wish to do their own bookkeeping, just needing an occasional monitoring to ensure things are kept in order.

email: info@beancounters.me.uk

tel: 07711 702378

We are suppliers of seasoned hardwood logs . Supplying pubs, businesses and the public. All timber has been dried for 12 months. Delivered in big bags and placed on your drive ready to use straight from the bag. Orders can be made over the phone on 07815 861864 or on email - premier.turf@btopenworld.com

web: http://www.turfstyle.com

email: premier.turf@btopenworld.com

tel: 07815 861864

A gem of a nursery set in the beautiful border vale close to Cowbridge and Pontyclun. We have an excellent collection of herbaceous perennials, cottage garden plants, trees, shrubs and climbers, shade-loving plants and fine quality roses. Friendly advice about your plants and garden capitalises on the Nursery’s strong local knowledge.Nursery Open – March – September, Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays, 10am-5pm. Often open Monday–Thursday, but please make an appointment on these days if travelling some distance.Plant List on Website. Garden open from mid May – small entry fee. We attend Vale Farmers Market in due season and most local plant fairs. Garden planting plans, consultancy and illustrated talks for societies and groups are also available.

web: http://www.bordervale.co.uk

email: lonytwod@gmail.com

tel: 01446 774036

We will ensure you are receiving value for money by carrying out a free, no obligation cost review. Whats more, you retain 100% of the savings we realise. Taking the hassle out of managing your business costs We will ensure you get the best prices available and never get tied up in expensive roll-over renewal contracts that so many companies fall into by not reading the small print. We manage the entire process for you - from the initial cost review, to managing your supply chain, to renewing your contracts in years to come. What have you got to lose? At worst you get a free business 'health check' and at best you will find extra profit without having to do anything! Get in touch to find out how your busines could benefit.

web: http://bcrassociates.co.uk/michaelholman

email: michael.holman@bcrassociates.co.uk

tel: 0844 692 6914

Cakes for Celebrations is situated in The Old Wool Barn Craft Centre,Verity's Court,Cowbridge . Wedding and all sorts of celebration cakes are made to order .Fresh patisserie is available from our deli fridge every Friday and Saturday. We also specialise in all sorts of cup cakes . Cake flavours are available in rich fruit, Madeira sponge , chocolate truffle with Grand Marnier syrup, lemon , coconut and lime, carrot cake with rum soaked raisins and lots more.

web: http://www.cakesforcelebrations.co.uk

email: taylward@hotmail.co.uk

tel: 01446 771710

Calan is a well-established Welsh language service, based at Cowbridge, and providing the highest quality Welsh translation, proofreading and Welsh language teaching to a wide variety of clients.We are able to translate from English to Welsh and vice-versa. We regularly translate web content, press releases, consultation documents, reports, advertising materials, correspondence, literature etc. You name it - we translate it!

web: http://www.calan-lan.com

email: calan@calan-lan.com

tel: 01446 771345

We are the private hire and taxi company based in the town of Cowbridge. We offer a friendly and reliable service and have regular contract work with local businesses and local government. We have different size vehicles to accommodate passenger numbers and provide a service around Cowbridge and rural villages in the Vale.We operate to all main sea, ferry ports, airports and stations throughout the UK.

web: http://www.cowbridgetown.co.uk

email: cowbridgeandvale@btconnect.com

tel: 01446 774714

At Cowbridge Design we undertake all sizes of construction projects from small home alterations and other small domestic work to large commercial schemes We pride ourselves on effective problem solving and attention to detail whilst always considering the Client’s requirements and issues such as sustainability and access. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of every client. We aim to be proactive and have a commitment to provide a professional and prompt service at all times.

web: http://www.cowbridgedesign.co.uk

email: charles@cowbridgedesign.co.uk

tel: 01446771230

We have 4 floodlight courts and an all weather surface allowing play all year round. We have teams in men's, ladies and juniors leagues in South Wales providing good competitive opportunities, but if you prefer, we also have friendly social sessions.Come along to Social Tennis on Saturday afternoons at 2pm to try us out.If you're after some lessons, we have regular junior lessons on Thursday and Friday with our LTA qualified club coach and a rusty rackets session on Wednesday mornings. Visit the website for more details.

web: http://Cowbridgetennis.webs.com

tel: 01446 775800

Gorgeous Bespoke Cupcakes for all Occasions! We specialise in Weddings, Birthdays and Corporate Events. We offer Mini cupcakes, Giant Cupcakes, Cake Pops as well as the traditional cupcake! Free Local Delivery and discounts on large orders.

web: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cupcakes-of-Cowbridge/127203377360491

email: Cowbridgecupcakes@talktalk.net

tel: 07748 841116

Curves is a fitness facility designed for women with a 30 minute workout to rejuvenate your whole body. The Curves circuit burns up 500 calories in one workout by combining strength training and cardio.Shed pounds and inches all year long with encouraging coaches and a community of peers for support. 30 minutes a day 3 times a week and Curves can change your life.Use the FREE week offer to find out how easy and fun Curves is.Discover the power to amaze yourself.

web: http://www.curves.co.uk

email: coutts015@aol.com

tel: 01446 772803

Local garden designer with over 10 years experience. Designs to suit your needs and budget that are practical and creative. Accurate 2D and 3D plans produced using CAD software. Services include : Consultations & Advice, Surveys, Garden layout plans, Planting plans, Construction drawings, Assistance with arranging landscaping, Plant sourcing and planting.

web: http://www.dewindesigns.co.uk

email: jane@dewindesigns.co.uk

tel: 07779 676176

Ditto Languages offers translation, interpreting, proofreading, editing, transcription and localisation services in all major languages.Our team is composed of highly-trained, professional linguists who are experts in their area of specialisation, some of which include law, finance, marketing, medicine, tourism and engineering.We can translate anything from emails, marketing material and reports to entire training manuals, legal contracts and websites.

web: http://www.ditto-languages.co.uk

email: contact@ditto-languages.co.uk

tel: 08453048758

Eco Home Centre is a not for profit organisation dedicated to sustainable building in Wales. We run a centre in Cardiff that has a range of publications and books to help you gen up on Sustainable Building, but we also run an E-Shop and a blog to help make eco-DIY and building products available to the people of SE Wales, inc. Cowbridge of course.Eco Home Centre is a stockist for: EarthBorn, Auro and Green Paint for painting supplies; Osmo for wood treatments;Lindab for steel guttering; ARU high quality doors and windows (up to Passiv Haus standards); Warmcel insulation;Thermokote Insulating plaster;StopGap and Ecoflap draught proofing devices;etc.

web: http://www.ecohomecentre.co.uk

email: info@rounded-developments.org.uk

tel: 02920373094

Eco Home Centre is a not for profit organisation dedicated to sustainable building in Wales. We run a centre in Cardiff that has a range of publications and books to help you gen up on Sustainable Building, but we also run an E-Shop and a blog to help make eco-DIY and building products available to the people of SE Wales, inc. Cowbridge of course.Eco Home Centre is a stockist for:EarthBorn, Auro and Green Paint for painting supplies;Osmo for wood treatments;Lindab for steel guttering;ARU high quality doors and windows (up to Passiv Haus standards);Warmcel insulation;Thermokote Insulating plaster;StopGap and Ecoflap draught proofing devices;etc.

web: http://www.ecohomecentre.co.uk

email: info@rounded-developments.org.uk

tel: 02920373094

Eco Home Centre is a not for profit organisation dedicated to sustainable building in Wales. We offer a Home Audit Service where we come out to visit you in your home to give advice on how to refurbish your home more sustainably. We take sustainability to encompass Social, Economic as well as Environmental factors, so that our reports really help you to capture what is best for you and your family, the local environment and the house itself. We also run a blog on eco-DIY. In support of this we also have a range of tradespeople that we work with who can assist with building works. They are experienced in working with natural and low energy products and come with good recommendations.

web: http://www.rounded-developments.org.uk

email: info@rounded-developments.org.uk

tel: 02920373094

Every Body's Better offers light touch complementary therapies to ease pain, restore comfortable movement and combat tension & stress. The techniques used are Emmett and Bowen therapies. Suitable for all ages and a range of problems including pain during & after pregnancy; sports injuries; muscular restriction.

web: http://www.everybodysbetter.co.uk

email: judith@everybodysbetter.co.uk

tel: 07932347983

EyePAT adopts a unique approach to teaching Internet Safety and Online Parenting. It not only looks at the practical ways of keeping children safe online, it also exams the effects of online gaming and behaviours on children and their future development.EyePAT don’t give a talk, we Teach. We work with Teachers, Pupils and Parents. Our approach is unique as we run Family Sessions for Parents and Pupils and Pupil Workshops as well as Teacher Sessions and Parental Sessions. We look at all 6 key risks, Viewing of Unsuitable Sites, Cyberbullying, Violent Gaming, Sexting, Grooming and Identity Theft. We are experts in our fieldWe work with Schools, Children’s Services Departments and Children’s Charities.

web: http://www.eyepat.org

email: penny@eyepat.org

tel: 01446 795055

We are a team of creative, fun, friendly, award-winning hair professionals dedicated to helping you achieve the most from your hair and enabling you to see yourself in a whole new light.

web: http://www.fichandramous.com

tel: 01446 775522

Local professional qualified (and friendly) photographer with a wide range of skills and disciplines. Specialises in outdoor and landscape photography courses, workshops and tutorials and in commercial promotional photography to help market and promote small and medium size businesses. Photos suitable for web and/or flyer use. Supplied several of the photographs in the Herbert R Thomas 2012 calendar.

web: http://www.freespiritimages.com

email: nick@freespiritimages.com

tel: 02920890930/07876624185

I am a marketing consultant and trainer with a passion for service excellence. I help businesses generate sales and achieve service excellence.

web: http://www.frogmoreconsulting.co.uk

email: ask@frogmoreconsulting.co.uk

tel: 01792 290404

Relaxed, friendly and fun photography by Gemma Griffiths. Gemma offers beautiful natural wedding photography and fun, relaxed portrait sessions. Gemma is happy to shoot on location, at your home or at her home studio.

web: http://www.gemmagriffithsphotography.co.uk

email: gemgriffiths@hotmail.com

tel: 01656 652272

Relaxed, friendly and fun photography by Gemma Griffiths. Gemma offers beautiful natural wedding photography and fun, relaxed portrait sessions. Gemma is happy to shoot on location, at your home or at her home studio.

web: http://www.gemmagriffithsphotography.co.uk

email: gemgriffiths@hotmail.com

tel: 01656 652272

Relaxed, friendly and fun photography by Gemma Griffiths. Gemma offers beautiful natural wedding photography and fun, relaxed portrait sessions. Gemma is happy to shoot on location, at your home or at her home studio.

web: http://www.gemmagriffithsphotography.co.uk

email: gemgriffiths@hotmail.com

tel: 01656 652272

Country pub with quality cask ales and good honest home prepared pub food, wi-fi, big beer garden, dog friendly, live sport, friendliest pub in Wales

web: http://www.marstonspubs.co.uk/hareandhoundscowbridge

email: spencepub@gmail.com

tel: 01446678997

We love to balance our past with our present, the twin facets of harmony in the home.Our stock is an eclectic mix of luxury and fun. We specialise in Welsh country furniture, with its clear and stylish lines, it works wonderfully in the modern home. We are pleased to sell Paintings by Andrew Douglas Forbes, and textiles by Cefyn Burgess. Our garden is an oasis of romantic planting showing off the benches, chairs, pots and plant supports.We are members of LAPADA, and adhere to their strict codes of conduct.

web: http://www.havardandhavard.com

email: info@havardandhavard.com

tel: 01446 775021 /07711006399

We are growers of quality herbs and wildflowers.

web: http://herbsinwales.co.uk

email: enquiries@herbsinwales.co.uk

tel: 07966 635506