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Vale Town Centres is a campaign by the Vale of Glamorgan Council's Economic Development department t

The Vale Town Centres campaign aims to support our wonderful high streets in the Vale of Glamorgan; Penarth, Cowbridge, Llantwit Major and Barry by sharing all the great shops to visit and encouraging shoppers to Show Love and Shop Local. This campaign is co ordinated by the Vale of Glamorgan Council and funded through the UK Shared Prosperity fund.

07/08/2024

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.

01/08/2024

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.

31/07/2024

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! 🍦

29/07/2024

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

26/07/2024

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 ☀️

24/07/2024

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

16/07/2024

With so many fantastic shops to choose from on High Streets across the Vale, why not Discover Local, Shop Local and Support Local

12/07/2024

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.

10/07/2024

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

05/07/2024

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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03/07/2024

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

01/07/2024

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.

25/06/2024

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.

19/06/2024

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

16/06/2024

Happy Father's Day

12/06/2024

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

05/06/2024

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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03/06/2024

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.

23/05/2024

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.

22/05/2024

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.

21/05/2024

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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17/05/2024

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

15/05/2024

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?

10/05/2024

**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! 🥪

06/05/2024

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

03/05/2024

**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.

01/05/2024

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.

24/04/2024

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

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Website

https://www.visitthevale.com/inspiration/show-love-shop-local

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Wonderful to see and chat with all the local traders at Vale of Glamorgan Agricultural Show yesterday. Lovely to see so many familiar faces selling their fantastic produce to the many visitors at the show, rounded off with a bit of fun at the 'Lamb National' 🐑👩‍🌾👨‍🌾🐖🐄🌼🍦 #ShopLocalinVTC #Cowbridge #Barry #Penarth #LlantwitMajor #ValeofGlamorgan #ShopLocal ShopLocalPenarth Shop Local Barry Visit the Vale Our Barry

With so many fantastic shops to choose from on High Streets across the Vale, why not Discover Local, Shop Local and Support Local #ShopLocalinVTC #Cowbridge #Barry #Penarth #LlantwitMajor #ValeofGlamorgan #ShopLocal @shoplocalpenarth @barryshoplocal @visitthevale @ourbarryvog

Meet the Trader and show some love for The Lily Pad Florist , Penarth. Come here for...world award winning bespoke arrangements, bouquets and wedding flowers made with passion & flair #ShopLocalinVTC #Cowbridge #Barry #Penarth #LlantwitMajor #ValeofGlamorgan #ShopLocal ShopLocalPenarth @barryshoplocal Visit the Vale @ourbarryvog

Meet the Trader and show some love for Artisans Corner, Penarth. Come here for...hand crafted gifts, local art, cards, jewellery and much more! #ShopLocalinVTC #Cowbridge #Barry #Penarth #LlantwitMajor #ValeofGlamorgan #ShopLocal ShopLocalPenarth Shop Local Barry Visit the Vale Our Barry

Meet the Trader and show some love for Bee & Bloom Baby , Cowbridge. Come here for...organic and locally made clothes, gifts, skincare and toys for children from 0-4 years #ShopLocalinVTC #Cowbridge #Barry #Penarth #LlantwitMajor #ValeofGlamorgan #ShopLocal ShopLocalPenarth Shop Local Barry Visit the Vale Our Barry

Meet the Trader and show some love for Giggles Barry . Come here for...gifts & toys for girls & boys #ShopLocalinVTC #Cowbridge #Barry #Penarth #LlantwitMajor #ValeofGlamorgan #ShopLocal @shoplocalpenarth Shop Local Barry Visit the Vale Our Barry

Secret doorways, delicious gin, cocktails, craft beer, pizza, darts, shuffle- Bont Bar in Cowbridge have you covered. Show Love and pop in!

Calling all Spring Brides... There are stunning bridal boutiques in our Vale Town Centres, run by amazing women, just waiting to welcome you and help you find that dream dress. Why not Show Love , Shop Local and book an appointment today Llantwit Major- High Society Bridal Lounge Cowbridge - Willow In White Barry- Wynter Isabelle Bridal Penarth- Whisper Bridal Boutique #ShopLocalinVTC #Cowbridge #Barry #Penarth #LlantwitMajor #ValeofGlamorgan #ShopLocal ShopLocalPenarth Shop Local Barry Visit the Vale Our Barry

Meet the Trader and show some love for Church Street Bakery, Llantwit Major. Come here for...freshly prepared and locally made bread, pasties, sandwiches, bagels, chutneys, crackers and all sorts of wonderful baked goods #ShopLocalinVTC #Cowbridge #Barry #Penarth #LlantwitMajor #ValeofGlamorgan #ShopLocal ShopLocalPenarth Shop Local Barry Visit the Vale Our Barry

Today is World Art Day, so why not Show Love and Shop Local by visiting shops selling local Art across our Vale town Centres? Here are some places to visit...please tag any personal favourites we have missed Cowbridge The Cowbridge Craft Hub West Hampton Cowbridge Llantwit Major Huxley And Mabel Bardic Vintage Books Penarth Shore Penarth Hamptons Penarth Barry Dimensional Art Tobias Art & Vintage Threads

Meet the Trader and show some love for Fussy Vintage, Goodsheds, Barry. Come here for...unique sustainable vintage clothing, jewellery and accessories #ShopLocalinVTC #Cowbridge #Barry #Penarth #LlantwitMajor #ValeofGlamorgan #ShopLocal ShopLocalPenarth Shop Local Barry Visit the Vale Our Barry

Spring has sprung across Vale town centres. Check out the fantastic windows and shops in Barry this Easter...and remember to Show Love and Shop Local. Wild Meadow Floral Giggles Barry Cafe No.5 Budding Designs Flower Studio Art-K Barry The Box Edit Boutique Dimensional Art Fussy Vintage

Meet the Trader and show some love for Nia Bennett Stonecarving & Lettering, Cowbridge. Come here for...hand carved commissions for memorials, gardens and celebrations #ShopLocalinVTC #Cowbridge #Barry #Penarth #LlantwitMajor #ValeofGlamorgan #ShopLocal ShopLocalPenarth Shop Local Barry Visit the Vale Our Barry

Meet the Trader and show some love for Dimensional Art in Goodsheds, Barry Come here for...locally handmade and handcrafted art & prints by Natalie, gifts, bilingual cards, mugs and beautiful things #ShopLocalinVTC #Cowbridge #Barry #Penarth #LlantwitMajor #ValeofGlamorgan #ShopLocal @shoplocalpenarth @barryshoplocal @visitthevale @ourbarryvog

Research by Visa discovered that shopping in locally owned businesses can double the amount of money retained in the local economy. Sounds good right? #ShopLocalinVTC #Cowbridge #Barry #Penarth #LlantwitMajor #ValeofGlamorgan #ShopLocal ShopLocalPenarth Shop Local Barry Visit the Vale Our Barry

Meet the Trader and show some love for Welsh Coastal Art/Clive Gould , Cowbridge Come here for...original seascape paintings, limited addition giclee prints, greeting cards & commissions #ShopLocalinVTC #Cowbridge #Barry #Penarth #LlantwitMajor #ValeofGlamorgan #ShopLocal ShopLocalPenarth Shop Local Barry Visit the Vale Our Barry

Want to give Mum a gorgeous bouquet of flowers for Mother's Day? Remember to Show Love and Shop Local. Here are some local florists blooming with beautiful flowers. Please tag in your favourite if they aren't featured... Cowbridge The Bay Tree Cowbridge Llantwit Major Pastures Green Barry Wild Meadow Floral Budding Designs Flower Studio Penarth Florist 64 The Lily Pad Florist Andrea's Flower Boutique Penarth #ShopLocalinVTC #ValentinesDay #Cowbridge #Barry #Penarth #LlantwitMajor #ValeofGlamorgan #ShopLocal ShopLocalPenarth Shop Local Barry Visit the Vale Our Barry #campaignshopindependent #campaignshopsmall

Meet the Trader and show some love for Honeydew Club, Cowbridge Come here for...Handmade jewellery, rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, sterling silver and gemstone jewellery #ShopLocalinVTC #Cowbridge #Barry #Penarth #LlantwitMajor #ValeofGlamorgan #ShopLocal ShopLocalPenarth Shop Local Barry Visit the Vale Our Barry