CAERLEON DIRECTORY ISSUE 63 MARCH/ APRIL 2018 SW DIRECTORIES Wade and Wade LLP are a family run legal practice offering a friendly and cost competitive legal service in areas such as: • The buying and selling of your home (conveyancing) • Family Law • Wills and Probate • Lasting Powers of Attorney We will take time to talk things through with you to understand your needs to enable our experienced team to offer no nonsense, practical advice. We offer transparency in relation to our costs so you will always know what to budget. Let our family take care of your family. 126 Caerleon Road Newport NP19 7GS [email protected] | www.wadeandwadellp.co.uk 01633 386026 COPY DEADLINE FOR THE MAY/ JUNE EDITION Friday 30th March Welcome! Editor: Susan Woolford I love to see the sweet signs of Sales & Distribution: spring appearing at this time of Leslie Woolford year, I’m always inspired to walk around our beautiful parks The editor cannot accept and countryside seeking out any liability to any party for the clusters of spring flowers loss or damage caused by and listening to the happy and uplifting bird songs. One of my errors or omissions. All favourite walks in April is artwork is accepted on the through Foxwoods in strict condition that Rhiwderin, the intense scent permission has been given of the carpet of bluebells is delightful, it’s so calming to for use in the publication. just stand and be still amongst the SW Directories does not bluebells and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us. officially endorse any advertising material included Wishing you all a Happy Easter. within this publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior Advertising enquiries: permission of the editor. Telephone Leslie on 07725 888070 or 01633 892771 or email [email protected] Call us for a FREE Quotation on 01633 615600 RBF Business Centre, Risca, Newport, NP11 6NP March/April 2018 swdirectories.com 3 Conservatory Solutions Wales Conservatory too hot in Summer or too cold in Winter? Make your Conservatory a room you can use all year round with our Supalite Roof Systems. To arrange a free no obligation quotation, Please contact us: Get a FREE QUOTE Tel: 01633 420747 Today! Mob: 07747 677131 www.conservatorysolutionwales.co.uk Yoga Classes Introduction/Beginners Class Every Monday 5.45pm - 6.45pm - Malpas Community Centre, Pillmawr Road, Newport NP20 6WF General Class (Iyengar) Every Monday 7.00pm - 8.30pm - Malpas Community Centre New Thursday Evening Venue TBC very soon Introduction/Pregnancy Class Every Wednesday 6.00pm - 7.00pm - Weston Leisure Centre, Caerau Lane, Ely, Cardiff CF5 5HT General Class (Iyengar) Every Wednesday 7.15pm - 8.45pm - Weston Leisure Centre Remedial / Sports Massage Therapies Available For more information contact Chris Robins Iyengar Yoga Teacher Remedial/Sport Massage Therapist 07979 500 212 email: [email protected] www.awesomeyoga.co.uk The art of Yoga & Massage 4 swdirectories.com March/April 2018 L J SYMONDS ROOFING, BUILDING & MAINTENANCE ROOFING n Tiling n Slating n Fibreglass n Chimney stack repair n UPVC Fascias BUILDING n New Build n Extensions n Renovations n Garage Conversions MAINTENANCE n Gutter repair n UPVC cleaning n Roof repair n Misted glass repair n House painting Visit www.ljsymonds.co.uk Email [email protected] Tel: 01633 548688 Mob: 07506 292990 Unit 9 Pontymister Industrial Estate, Risca NP11 6NP March/April 2018 swdirectories.com 5 #BreedtoBreathe Campaign Vets across the country have started a campaign to raise awareness of the health issues faced by brachycephalic breeds. Brachycephalic animals have been selectively bred to create short, squashed noses. This problem is most frequently encountered in dog breeds such as pugs and bulldogs, but is also seen in cats and rabbits. n recent years there has been a dramatic rise in the popularity of these breeds and it is easy to Iunderstand why. It is believed that their short noses and huge eyes create similarities with human babies and thus are naturally appealing. They tend to be extremely loving and caring dogs with fantastic characters. Their quirky and amusing qualities have made them popular choices for advertising campaigns and celebrities alike thus further promoting flat-faced breeds and normalising their welfare issues. Unfortunately in creating the characteristic flat face of these breeds the skull conformation has been dramatically altered. These abnormalities are Images courtesy of Cambridge BOAS Research Group illustrated by the above CT scan images which compare a brachycephalic and a non- brachycephalic skull: These breeds are prone to a plethora of life-limiting health problems directly related to their skull deformities. The snoring and snorting noises so characteristic of these breeds are not normal and are caused by airway obstruction. One of my lecturers at university described these dogs’ breathing effort as like trying to drink a thick milkshake through a thin straw. Their large appealing eyes are pushed forwards due to their skull deformation which can cause ulcers and dry It is believed that their short noses and huge eyes create similarities with human babies and thus are naturally appealing. 6“ swdirectories.com March/April” 2018 eyes. Some breeds have multiple skin rolls which The ultimate goal is to keep the positive are prone to infections and their abnormal skull characteristics of these breeds whilst working anatomy can cause significant dental issues. Some towards a higher standard of health and welfare. are prone to spinal issues and many of these This will take a lot of time and work but there are animals are unable to give birth naturally so require positive steps we can take. The British Veterinary a caesarean section. Association and its members have been lobbying Supply has increased to meet demand and so have individual companies to reduce the use of prices. Brachycephalic puppies typically cost over a brachycephalic breeds in advertising campaigns, thousand pounds with some ‘designer’ colours and you can help with this. So far several big fetching much more than this. Unfortunately this names including Comic Relief, Costa and Heinz has made these breeds ideal candidates for puppy have pledged to avoid this issue in the future and to farming with some puppies being sold from very work closely with vets to promote healthy breeds. questionable backgrounds. We are seeing an increasing number of I would like to make it clear that the points in this brachycephalic breeds that have been crossed with article in no way reflect how we at Usk and longer-nosed animals to improve their welfare for Caerleon Veterinary Centre feel about the example Jack Russell x Pug. The RSPCA has brachycephalic pets we already have as patients. produced a puppy contract which can be found We will always strive to provide the best care for online and should be thoroughly read and each and every one of our patients regardless of completed before purchasing any puppy their breed. However I feel it is our duty as vets to (brachycephalic or not). If you are thinking of taking stand together and increase awareness of the on a brachycephalic breed, it is sensible to talk health and welfare concerns we see in these breeds things through with a veterinary professional. We on a daily basis. Unfortunately we find that many are always on hand to provide help and advice, just people who purchase brachycephalic puppies are call the surgeries on 01291 672637 or 01633 unaware of the potential issues surrounding these 430053. breeds. We just want to ensure our clients enjoy as Dr Emily Collier long and happy a relationship with their pets as possible. Caerleon Veterinary Centre Complete Veterinary Care ALL species ...ALL the time We are available all day, all night and all weekend EVERY day of the year Caerleon Usk Pontypool The Old Railway Station, Ponthir Road, Caerleon www.uskvets.co.uk Find us on 01633 430053 Facebook March/April 2018 swdirectories.com 7 Bygone Caerleon f An alternative view of the church that was taken during the early 1920’s with the minarets providing some ‘foodf for thought’. Extract taken from Norman Stevens’s books of Caerleon. They can be purchased from Caerleon Post Office The Vikings Are Coming On April 26th, 30 craft enthusiasts from Norway will arrive in Newport. This first visit to Wales is an opportunity for Welsh crafts and culture to shine. At Coleg Gwent they will work with Fashion and Design students, hear about a commercial flock of sheep and learn some Welsh! Other destinations include Wonderwool Wales, The Transporter Bridge, Caerleon, meeting the gardeners at a ‘Yellow Book’ garden and the Hands from many nations. A Fair Isle knitting workshop on the Isle of Man. walled garden at Llanfrechfa Grange. On Tuesday May 1st, the group chance to give our visitors a After workshops during the day will exhibit their beautiful welcome in the hillside. and presentations by local artists, Norwegian Jumpers with the local A group of crafts people from musicians, distaff spinners and Spinning Guild at Greenmeadow Wales will make a return visit to shepherds, in the evenings our Community Farm. Norway in October. hungry horde will eat at Morel’s That evening a ceilidh will set the If you would like to learn more, Restaurant, a prize winning pub halls of Valhalla rocking. Lead by see the jumpers, go to Norway or and Ronnie O’Sullivan’s favourite Gwerinwyr Gwent and with a attend the ceilidh please contact Chinese restaurant. Welsh / Norwegian buffet this is