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The pocketpad TeamDirectors

Lyn Williams & Chris Donegan

Sales

Chris Donegan

chris@pocketpad.co.uk

Design & Graphics

Lyn Williams & Richie Evans

lyn@pocketpad.co.uk & richie@pocketpad.co.uk

For all sales advertising enquiries

sales@pocketpad.co.ukpocketpad Head Offi ce

01685 268 721 www.pocketpad.co.uk

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fi nd us on:

“pocketpad works for us because it has such a wide coverage, hitting every address in the CF47 & 48 areas of the town”Julia Langdon-Jones of Crescent Lettings Agency

“I keep a pocketed in my handbag, I fi nd it so handy”

Val Snare of the Grove Merthyr

“I always look out for the offers in the Voucher Section!”

Kieron Gough who works in T-Mobile in

the High Street Merthyr

“When I need someone to fi x my plumbing, or I need to fi nd a roofer, the pocketpad has them all listed.”Steve Davies of Court Street Twyn

“Congratulations to the guys at pocketpad on the magazine, its a great example of a new

innovative local business”Councillor Jeff Edwards, the Leader of Merthyr Tydfi l County

Borough Council.

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Nando’s is the home of

legendary, Portuguese

fl ame-grilled PERi-PERi

chicken and it’s now also

teamed up with the Cardiff

Blues Academy.

Nando’s specialise in succulent, Portuguese, fl ame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken guaranteed to spice up your taste buds and served in a warm, fun and vibrant atmosphere.

The partnership came about after Blues Hooker, Rhys Williams frequently visited and became friendly with Ben Browne, manager of the Merthyr restaurant.

With a lot of the restaurant staff playing rugby and supporting the Blues, and Academy players enjoying eating at Nando’s it’s an ideal partnership!

Nando’s are proud supporters of the Blues Academy, but their commitment to local rugby charity work goes further, mainly through the Cynon Valley Rugby initiative, supplying kit and coaching for local children who wouldn’t have access to it otherwise.

Speaking of the partnership, Blues Academy Manger Gethin Watts said,

“The Academy this year has again lead the fi eld in its delivery of player development with many players enhancing their chances of making the big stage.”

“Testament to this is the number of players not only competing at international age grade level but also several players appearing for the senior XV in various competitions.”

“It must be said that these developments and strides would not be able to be made without the help and support of companies like Nando’s”

“Nando’s support this year has been fantastic and has really made a diff erence in what we are trying to achieve.”

“They are a company that from the word go have been very personable and our relationship with them thus far had been excellent.”

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he PVC Store is a brand new supplier and outlet for plastics and materials for all your plastic home improvement needs.

The company is run and setup by Darren and Jamie who many will know from National Plastics.

Between them, Jamie & Darren have more than 15 years experience in all aspects of the trade, and can give you the very best possible advice, on your uPVC supplies. Unlike most businesses of their type, they are setting up their business to serve both trade and domestic customers. So if like an increasing number of people, you

get stuck in to D.I.Y at your home, then the PVC Store team, are the guys to speak to.

Jamie and Darren’s newly fi tted out unit is situated conveniently on the Pant Industrial Estate, and you’ll fi nd easy parking when you want to choose your uPVC products.

You will always get a warm friendly welcome from the guys at The PVC Store you’ll be impressed by the advice and expertise readily available to help you choose the right product. Add to that, great prices, and you have a winning combination.

Give The PVC Store a visit, the guys promise that you won’t be sorry! Some of the quality products

that you can expect to

purchase at The PVC Store

includes:

-Windows

-Doors

-Conservatories

-Facias

-Guttering

-Soffi ts

-Bathroom Cladding, and

much more besides.

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Are you getting married this year? Or, on the same month, or even the same date as Prince William and Kate Middleton?

You might not be in the media spotlight, but sharing a wedding year, month, or day, with perhaps, the most famous couple in the world is quite an achievement we’d say and you may feel that its all the more reason to make that little more eff ort into making it all the more memorable.

Th e decision to get married sends you on two amazing adventures - the fi rst, of course, being your life as a wedded couple and the second being the exciting, yet often overwhelming process of wedding planning. Th is will probably be the biggest and most involved party or ritual either of you have ever put together.On the following pages, you will fi nd just a few of the excellent businesses based in Merthyr, that help you make your special day an exceptional experience.

We wish you all the very best for your wedding day … and remember, happy planning!

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Roofi ng

Van Hire

Storage

Printing

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Rejuvenating hands

Holistic Therapy

01685 388717

Brecon Road Tyres

Garage Services

01685 723676

Church Street Dental

Dentist

01685 723689

C&G Motors

Garage Services

01443 692964

Kelray Building

Building & Construction

01685 723821

Scrivens Builders

Building & Construction

01685 389302

Peter Trotman

Building & Construction

01685 387739

Wayne Pulman & Co

Accountant

01685 723475

Hayley’s Cleaning

Cleaning Services

07411894424

Steve’s Glass

Windows & Glazing

01685 371699

Tredegar Arms

Hotel/Public House

01685 701198

River Hair Salon

Hairdressers

01685 726677

Kaykel Communications

Telecommunications

01685 389521

T K Lewis

Electrician

07901725996

GTH

Roofi ng & Building

01685 382 816

R. Trowbridge

Property Maintenance

01685 375880

Something Else

Therapy & Wellbeing

01685 383939

The PVC Store

Home Improvements

01685 374999

22seven

Web/Print Design

01685 268721

Merthyr Self Storage

Self Storage

01685 377444

Hire ME!

Van Hire

01685 377444

Graft Heating

Plumbers

01685 359892

Important IT

IT Services

0800 002 9582

Rock Church

Church

www.rockchurch.eu

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