8 Things to do in Pontypridd, South Wales

Pontypridd Park Pontypridd, a historical market town around 10 miles from Cardiff, with a direct train from the city, is seeing a resurgence in independent stores, food spots, music and arts, with the recent opening of the YMA and investment in the park, lido and local community ventures is making this town a great spot for a day out.  So what is there to see and do in Pontypridd? 1. Ynysangharad War Memorial Park Otherwise known as Ponty Park, this is definitely the central point of the town and has gorgeous green space with a fantastic adventure park, walks, wild gardens, dog park, bandstand, cafe and the perfect spot for a picnic. It is also home to the National Lido of Wales. Ponty Lido 2. Lido Ponty This historic lido is well worth a visit and is currently Wale's premier outdoor pool housed in a grade 11 listed building, having been restored to it's former glory. There are 3 heated pools, offering space for children, families, social swimmers and dedicated swimmers. Booki......

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Healthy Hair and styling - What You Need to Know

We all love to style our hair! From sleek, straight strands to bouncy curls, hair products help us achieve the look we desire. But have you ever stopped to think about what's in those products and how they might affect your health? This blog aims to inform you about the ingredients commonly found in hair styling products. We will also share the potential health risks associated with them and some easy tips for using them safely. If you regularly use hair styling products, this post is a must-read! Let’s get started!   Common Hair Styling Products Let's take a closer look at some popular hair styling products and their ingredients: Chemical Hair Relaxers : These products straighten curly hair by breaking down the hair bonds. A common ingredient is ammonium thioglycolate, which can irritate the scalp and eyes. Hair Gel s: Used for hold and definition, hair gels often contain alcohol, which can dry out your hair and scalp . Other ingredients include polymers for hold and thickenin......

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How we enjoyed Oxford on a budget

While Oxford is known for being an affluent city with world-renowned Universities, you may have the impression that it's an expensive place to visit, but this simply isn't the case, with an array of amazing free to visit museums, outdoor spaces and historical sites. There is also plenty of cafes, street food and the covered market is a great place to find a family-friendly bite to eat. This walkable city is a great place for a budget day out, in fact one day isn't enough to see everything.  I visited Oxford for the day with my two children, while staying at Mollies , 25mins from Oxford and this is how we made the most of this fantastic city on a small budget  The History of Science Museum This free museum houses a variety of collections and displays to do with science and also has a children's trail, but its real pulling power is Einstein's blackboard from when he gave a lecture at the University in the 1930's which is impressive and appreciated by all ages. The......

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Radiant at Any Age and Ways to enhance our natural beauty

Have you ever wondered how some people seem to defy age and always look radiant? The truth is it's often a combination of things, from our DNA and genes, to a consistent skincare routine and for some natural and modern aesthetic treatments. Whether you want to smooth out wrinkles, improve skin texture, or restore thinning hair, there are a variety of options and solutions that can help you achieve your personal goals. Here are a couple of treatments that seem to have longevity and research behind them to ensure realistic results and the safety of the individual and can really help if you have an issue that is affecting your self-confidence when it comes to your skin. Firstly let's start with the basics   5 Things to do to ensure healthy skins You don't have to pay a fortune to put simple measures in place to ensure your skin stays healthy, it could be as simple as making simple daily changes such as  1. Drinking enough water and staying hydrated 2. Using daily SPF  3. Get......

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