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Violent crime in Gwent is falling
VIOLENT crime in Gwent is down 14 per cent, despite an increase of 12 per cent across England and Wales, according to Home Office figures released today. But burglaries were up substantially in both Newport and Torfaen, and car theft showed an increase
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Re-enactment Display Arena
CWMWD IAL Cwmwd Il portrays the life of people around the Commote of Il during the second half of the 10th Century. Watch Welsh warriors do battle and visit their camp to view the clothes and costumes of the time. Find out more about cooking and what
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Why we do the things we do!
THE ORIGIN OF WEDDING FLOWERS From the earliest times, brides have adorned their hair with flowers and carried bunches of flowers. Traditionally, each type of flower had a special meaning and significance in and of itself. Flowers were often thrown at
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Business is booming at Jayne Hampson's
AFTER 17 years of trading in Cardiff's City Centre the success of our bridal business now demands bigger premises for our every-growing clientele. Our new bridal showrooms are superbly spacious with everything the bride-to-be could ask for, large changing
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Re-enactment Display Arena
The town of Caerphilly has a historical link with many different periods of Welsh Life. Caerphilly Castle, the town's most famous attraction was built by the Normans and its use during the early and late medieval periods. However, not long after the Silures
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Villages & Fayres - Introduction
Amongst the attractions at this years Big Cheese you can visit the Cheese Market, Craft Fair, Floral Village, Country Village, and Living History Villages all demonstrating whats best in Welsh culture and hospitality. The Villages and Fayres do not have
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Field Entertainment Arena
Both days of the Big Cheese will feature a constant programme of entertainment at the Field Entertainment arena. DR BLISS Come and join Dr Bliss for hands on circus fun and tricks. Learn to juggle, try your hand at plate spinning, have a go with a diabolo
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Bowled over by Twenty20 thrills
Isn't Twenty20 cricket incredible? I will freely admit I was one of the biggest sceptics when the idea was first mooted. I considered it a gimmick which I thought the public would see through and spurn. How wrong I was! Maybe some of my initial aversion
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End of road for driving test centre
NEWPORT'S driving test centre is to close, leaving learner drivers with miles to travel to get licences. And driving intructors in the city believe the move will leave learners out-of-pocket because they will need to double the length of their lessons
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Special service at the Manor House
At the Manor House our aim is to make your wedding day the most memorable and special day of your life. To this end we offer our total commitment to the arrangements leading up to the big day and of course on the actual day you will have the complete
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A ring to protect the bride
THE ORIGIN OF THE 'WEDDING RING' Rings were used as currency in the Middle East prior to the advent of coinage and were a sign of a person's wealth. In ancient times the wedding ring was thought to protect the bride from evil spirits. Ancient Roman wedding
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A Welcome note from Councillor David Wiltshire (Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough)
This year's Big Cheese Festival promises to be the biggest and best yet. The event is fast becoming one of the most important festivals taking place in South Wales and we are expecting more than 80,000 people to descend on Caerphilly to enjoy the wide
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Simply the best dress
WHEN it comes to choosing the dress of a lifetime, the bride of the new millennium knows just what she wants. And the signs are that she'll be stealing the scene in a simple straight dress worn with confidence on the most important day of her life. With
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It's hair raising!
GETTING married is one of the most important and expensive days in a girl's life. But no matter how much she has to spend on her wedding dress, the bride can't do it justice unless she is looking her best. Miracles don't happen overnight and the most
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Next step to stardom
A YEAR ago, girlband Dragonheart were all jeans, teenage tops and trainers. But after 12 months on a punishing schedule and rubbing shoulders with A-list stars, the girls have developed a new, grown-up look, as our pictures show. Casey Wilcox,17, from
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A-Z guide to weddings
IF you are planning to get married this year, then our A to Z Wedding Guide could be a big help, so read on. A is for ALBUM Your wedding day is unique and pictures of this special day are unique too, because as the memory fades they will be a constant
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Music Acts Profiles
THE JACKDAWS With their mix of Celtic, blues, rock and folk this Caerphilly based band never fails to surprise, utilising a range of instruments from penny whistles to mandolin and harmonica. THE NOISE The Noise have been compared to Busted due to their
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Squad can impress
NEWPORT County new boy Jonathan Coates believes Peter Nicholas' new-look side will be challenging for promotion to Nation-wide Conference Nat-ional next season. The former Swansea midfielder looked the part in County's opening pre-season fixture against
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Hopes raised for 300 superstore jobs
PLANS to build a supermarket on the site of a former landmark Valleys' factory and bring with it up to 300 jobs have moved a step closer. Asda received the stamp of approval from the Design Commission for Wales for a 35,000sqft store, with a family pub
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Castle Court - The Centre of the Community
The Castle Court Shopping Centre is not only the centre for great shopping in Caerphilly, but is also the heart of the community. Through the year, visitors to the Centre can enjoy first class retail therapy with some of the best High Street name stores
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Abroad - an easy option?
GETTING married on an exotic palm-lined beach may seem like the ultimate romantic gesture, but making this dream come true is not always as easy as you might imagine. Although everyone wants their wedding to be something special - and different - it's
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A special place for a special day
The Memorial Hall Theatre's bespoke facilities regularly accommodate a variety of weddings, ceremonies and parties. The venue is licensed to host civil weddings for the lucky couple or up to 500 guests. Many couples consider the Memorial Hall Theatre
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Music Acts Profiles
9xDEAD The Caerphilly band play guitar driven rock with gothic leanings, hints of punk and dark lyrics. STROY A Big Cheese debut for this young Caerphilly based four-piece rock band playing their own music and covers MEA CULPA Mea Culpa, a South Wales
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Final countdown
Mads Korneliussen is chasing a place in the finals of the World Under-21 Championship when he rides in Austria this weekend. Newport's dashing Dane appears at the Wiener Neustadt with the top eight qualifying. The other semi-final is at Vetlanda in Sweden
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Countdown to your big day
HERE is an ideal countdown list if you are planning your wedding. Use it as a checklist. 15 MONTHS TO SIX MONTHS See the minister, priest or rabbi to book the big day. Register office weddings can also be booked well in advance. Book your reception venue
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It's hair raising!
GETTING married is one of the most important and expensive days in a girl's life. But no matter how much she has to spend on her wedding dress, the bride can't do it justice unless she is looking her best. Miracles don't happen overnight and the most
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How it happened...
THE ORIGIN OF THE 'HONEYMOON' After kidnapping his bride, the groom would take her and go into hiding. By the time the bride's family tracked them down them, the bride would probably already be pregnant! A bride price would then be negotiated. An earlier
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Dream style to be reality
THERE is a new look in town - and it's called Legally Blondes. The latest salon opened its doors to the public on Tuesday, June 1. Run by manager Kim Owen, she is assisted by her senior stylist Lisa Williams and junior stylist Aimee Sims, bringing clients
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Open Air Music Stage
If the sun is bristling with ultra violet intent then relax in front of the bar and take in the intoxicating sounds of the outdoor stage and treasure a host of delights. A mixed programme for all tastes will help you relax the day away before sampling
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Vigilante attacked soldier with baton
A SOLDIER who served in Iraq told last night how he was brutally attacked by a vigilante who wrongly believed he had threatened to rape a female. Russell Desmond, 25, who serves with the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers, says he was told he "would
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Amongst the attractions at this years Big Cheese you can visit the Cheese Market, Craft Fair, Floral
Over time the development of Caerphilly reflects a historical association with many different periods of Welsh Life. Caerphilly Castle, the town's most famous attraction is known for its construction by the Normans and its use during the early and late
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Wedding traditions
Each culture, religious, national, and ethnic group has their own unique traditions surrounding marriage and the wedding ceremony. These traditions are as diverse and varied as mankind itself. Most of the wedding traditions common to the western world
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Mountain fire could flare up again
A MOUNTAIN fire in Gwent which started two months ago could still spark up at any time, firefighters are warning. They believe peat beneath the surface of Blorenge Mountain could still be smouldering. Officers are visiting the scene daily to check the
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Let's have the veg!
DOZENS of people queued to collect cheap fruit and veg yesterday at the launch of an innovative healthy eating scheme. Residents in Trevethin, Penygarn and Pontypool lined up outside the Communities First Hall to take advantage of the Vegetable Box scheme
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Music Marquee
A fun filled programme of entertainment at The Big Cheese includes a fabulous music programme on two separate stages. In the music marquee the best of Welsh musical talent will get your feet tapping with a blend of Folk, Blues, Cajun, Ska, traditional
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Get Creative with flowers
CREATIVE Wedding Flowers helps take the stress out of organising your very special day. From the very simple to the most lavish and extravagant, Creative Wedding Flowers staff become personally involved in providing a unique service tailor-made to your
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A special place for a special day
The Memorial Hall Theatre's bespoke facilities regularly accommodate a variety of weddings, ceremonies and parties. The venue is licensed to host civil weddings for the lucky couple or up to 500 guests. Many couples consider the Memorial Hall Theatre
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Last lamplighter glows with pride
NEWPORT'S last lamplighter is still a bright spark at 80 years of age - and thanking his old job for keeping him so fit. "You had to nip about in all weathers a bit sharpish. It was a great job for keeping you on your toes," said Frederick Gough, who
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Simply the best dress
WHEN it comes to choosing the dress of a lifetime, the bride of the new millennium knows just what she wants. And the signs are that she'll be stealing the scene in a simple straight dress worn with confidence on the most important day of her life. With
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Euro traditions
THE MARKET may be Single but weddings within the European Community follow many different traditions. For although we now belong to a unified community, uniformity isn't in it when Euro-couples tie the knot. Virginal white for the bride and joyful tears
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Quality assured at Head Office
HEAD OFFICE hairdressing salon, in Barry, has made a commitment to give their clients a service second to none. Owner Jane Kelly has embraced the Three-Six-Five Day Hairdressing system, which was formed to raise professional and creative standards. The
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Field Entertainment Arena
REX BOYD Comedy, pantomime, melodrama. Rex narrates and directs the story while three volunteers act it out on stage. Rex's many skills and superb delivery have made this show a sure-fire winner, guaranteed to stop passers-by in their tracks and hold
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How it happened...
THE ORIGIN OF THE 'HONEYMOON' After kidnapping his bride, the groom would take her and go into hiding. By the time the bride's family tracked them down them, the bride would probably already be pregnant! A bride price would then be negotiated. An earlier
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Wales boost
Despite Great Britain fielding their smallest Olympics team for twenty eight years, Wales will still be well represented at next month's games. Team GB will consist of 271 members in Athens in August, the lowest since the Montreal Olympics in 1976. However
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Wedding traditions
Each culture, religious, national, and ethnic group has their own unique traditions surrounding marriage and the wedding ceremony. These traditions are as diverse and varied as mankind itself. Most of the wedding traditions common to the western world
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Abroad - an easy option?
GETTING married on an exotic palm-lined beach may seem like the ultimate romantic gesture, but making this dream come true is not always as easy as you might imagine. Although everyone wants their wedding to be something special - and different - it's
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Villages and Fayres - Funfair
As far back as Roman times the fair has been a feature of life in Great Britain, Fair being derived from the Latin word for holiday, 'feria'. Today's travelling fairs are a direct descendant of the medieval fairs of which amusements were always an integral
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Origins explained
THE ORIGIN OF SATURDAY WEDDINGS In early times, for Christians, Sunday was the original day of choice for weddings because it was not a work day. The Puritan revolution in England during the 17th century changed all that - because the Puritans thought
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Travellers 'must have rights'
A GROUP of gipsies say their children cannot get access to a doctor or a place in a school because Newport council will not rent them a piece of land they can use as a permanent home. The travellers, who controversially camped on the Tredegar House site
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Don't let your day ruin your finances!
It started with a kiss - and ended up with an overdraft. Romantic moments can give way to hours of agony with the calculator working out how much it is all going to cost when you decide to get married. Something as simple as wanting to share the rest
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Complete package
ALLOW US to manage the complete wedding package for you at Llancaiach Fawr, Nelson, in the county borough of Caerphilly. We are licensed for civil wedding ceremonies in our modern banqueting hall, situated in the Visitor Centre. We cater for up to 70
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Villages and Fayres - Floral, Country & Craft
Country Village A flavour of some of the animal attractions you can see at many venues across Caerphilly throughout the year including otters, snakes, owls and other creatures including a static falconry and flying display. The static display will include
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Quality assured at Head Office
HEAD OFFICE hairdressing salon, in Barry, has made a commitment to give their clients a service second to none. Owner Jane Kelly has embraced the Three-Six-Five Day Hairdressing system, which was formed to raise professional and creative standards. The
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Why we do the things we do!
THE ORIGIN OF WEDDING FLOWERS From the earliest times, brides have adorned their hair with flowers and carried bunches of flowers. Traditionally, each type of flower had a special meaning and significance in and of itself. Flowers were often thrown at
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Countdown to your big day
HERE is an ideal countdown list if you are planning your wedding. Use it as a checklist. 15 MONTHS TO SIX MONTHS See the minister, priest or rabbi to book the big day. Register office weddings can also be booked well in advance. Book your reception venue
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The Big Cheese
This year's Big Cheese entertainment programme is set to be the biggest and best yet. This Big Cheese Guide is designed to help you to enjoy as much of the fun and entertainment as possible. With the great mix of variety entertainment and attractions,
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Villages and Fayres - International Village
With the event now attracting visitors from afar, the international village will be host to a variety of interesting events and activities to captivate the imagination.
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Business is booming at Jayne Hampson's
AFTER 17 years of trading in Cardiff's City Centre the success of our bridal business now demands bigger premises for our every-growing clientele. Our new bridal showrooms are superbly spacious with everything the bride-to-be could ask for, large changing
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Dream style to be reality
THERE is a new look in town - and it's called Legally Blondes. The latest salon opened its doors to the public on Tuesday, June 1. Run by manager Kim Owen, she is assisted by her senior stylist Lisa Williams and junior stylist Aimee Sims, bringing clients
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Origins explained
THE ORIGIN OF SATURDAY WEDDINGS In early times, for Christians, Sunday was the original day of choice for weddings because it was not a work day. The Puritan revolution in England during the 17th century changed all that - because the Puritans thought
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Villages and Fayres - Food Village
Famed for its annual fairs, Caerphilly will host a collection of food activities including cookery demonstrations from renowned chefs, such as Angela Gray presenter and chef of BBC's 'Hot Stuff' cookery programme and a Welsh Food Market. With on-site
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Get Creative with flowers
CREATIVE Wedding Flowers helps take the stress out of organising your very special day. From the very simple to the most lavish and extravagant, Creative Wedding Flowers staff become personally involved in providing a unique service tailor-made to your
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Don't let your day ruin your finances!
It started with a kiss - and ended up with an overdraft. Romantic moments can give way to hours of agony with the calculator working out how much it is all going to cost when you decide to get married. Something as simple as wanting to share the rest
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'I might quit rugby over case'
A RUGBY player who was cleared of an assault on the pitch said he may give up the game for good after he ended up in court. Ian Lennon, a welder, of Treowen Road, Newbridge, denied a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm against Risca flanker
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Complete package
ALLOW US to manage the complete wedding package for you at Llancaiach Fawr, Nelson, in the county borough of Caerphilly. We are licensed for civil wedding ceremonies in our modern banqueting hall, situated in the Visitor Centre. We cater for up to 70
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A fine place to relax in!
PLANS for a peace garden at a Newport community centre have now firmly taken root and work could begin later this year. People were recently invited to take part in a design day for the garden at Community House in Eton Road. Sue Barlow, director of Newport-based
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Villages & Fayres - Cheese Market
In Wales, the 'principal articles exposed for sale' at regular fairs were Cows, Cattle and Cheese. This is also particular to Caerphilly where fairs were a constant feature of the town over many years. Caerphilly was host to both monthly and annual cheese
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Education, Leisure and Catering Marquees
For Fantastic Free activities for all the Family, visit the Education & Leisure Marquee. From Craft Activities to Leisure Pursuits, there is something for everyone so come and visit us and join in the fun! Early Years, Libraries, Adult & Community
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Euro traditions
THE MARKET may be Single but weddings within the European Community follow many different traditions. For although we now belong to a unified community, uniformity isn't in it when Euro-couples tie the knot. Virginal white for the bride and joyful tears
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A-Z guide to weddings
IF you are planning to get married this year, then our A to Z Wedding Guide could be a big help, so read on. A is for ALBUM Your wedding day is unique and pictures of this special day are unique too, because as the memory fades they will be a constant
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Villages & Fayres - Tommy Cooper Village
Caerphilly has been host to one of the most famous magicians of all time, 'Tommy Cooper'. He is always remembered, and easily imitated by the Fez he always wore on stage and the catchphrase, 'Just Like That'. A visual comic, magician, entertainer and
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Why Shelbie's a child in a billion
SHELBIE Pate is a child in a billion - the lively four-year-old is one of only 100 children in the world with a potentially life-threatening condition. Shelbie has partial trisomy 9P - the same chromosome deficiency which led to the death of her brother
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Tommy Cooper Marquee
As a tribute to one of Caerphilly's most famous son's, a mix of comedy, music and general clowning around. THE SPLOTT BROTHERS Stylish entertainment from fezpians The Splott Brothers, David Id and Dave Holland, who perform their unique brand of eccentric
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Star quality
Michael Kasprowicz, pictured below, believes David Harrison is one of the best young cricketer's he has ever seen. The Glamorgan paceman is convinced that Harrison is a special talent with a big future ahead of him. "I think Dave Harrison is the perfect
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Special service at the Manor House
At the Manor House our aim is to make your wedding day the most memorable and special day of your life. To this end we offer our total commitment to the arrangements leading up to the big day and of course on the actual day you will have the complete
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A ring to protect the bride
THE ORIGIN OF THE 'WEDDING RING' Rings were used as currency in the Middle East prior to the advent of coinage and were a sign of a person's wealth. In ancient times the wedding ring was thought to protect the bride from evil spirits. Ancient Roman wedding
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Cookery Demonstrations
If you are you a fan of Ready Steady Cook then the cookery programme at this years Big Cheese is for you. Caerphilly will host a Welsh Food Market and cookery demonstrations from a number of well-known chefs from the Welsh Culinary Food Team. Below you