{"id":56397,"date":"2021-12-07T15:43:05","date_gmt":"2021-12-07T15:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=56397"},"modified":"2021-12-07T15:43:07","modified_gmt":"2021-12-07T15:43:07","slug":"christmas-cheer-returns-to-cowbridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2021\/12\/07\/christmas-cheer-returns-to-cowbridge\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas cheer returns to Cowbridge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Local events are bringing back some family fun this December<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>AFTER many Christmas events were cancelled last year due to Covid, Cowbridge businesses and organisations are looking forward to bringing back some family fun.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the events that are happening in the upcoming weeks: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Christmas Experience at Forage Farm Shop <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Available until Dec 23 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/outside-forage-farm--1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/outside-forage-farm--1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/outside-forage-farm--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/outside-forage-farm--770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/outside-forage-farm--500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/outside-forage-farm--293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/outside-forage-farm-.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/outside-forage-farm--1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/outside-forage-farm--1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/outside-forage-farm--300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/outside-forage-farm--770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/outside-forage-farm--500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/outside-forage-farm--293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/outside-forage-farm-.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><strong>Christmas Experience at Forage farm Shop<\/strong> (Image by Adam Ross Williams) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Forage Farm hosts its first Christmas event, after last year&#8217;s plans were shelved due to Covid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Christmas Experience is a fun and festive event for families. Guests will enter via the elves&#8217; workshop, where a short pantomime will take place and children will be visited by Christmas elves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the show, guests can spend some time with family and friends writing letters to Father Christmas, making Christmas wishes in their magical well and hunting six cheeky elves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delicious treats are also available: roasted marshmallows, mulled wine, hot chocolate, and savoury delights, all made from the farms produce. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Katherine Homfray, the marketing director at Forage Farm Shop, said: \u201cAfter last year, we hope that this event brings people in our community some real festive cheer. You won\u2019t leave the pantomime without letting out some belly laughter and showing off some dance moves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEvents like this give people something to look forward to. They help to create lasting memories with family and friends and bring people together for some much-needed Christmas fun.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She added: \u201cWe are thrilled that the Cowbridge Rotary Club have agreed that Santa and his Sleigh will visit us on Saturday 18<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;December on the Forage lawn.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To visit Forage Farm\u2019s Christmas Experience, book your tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketsource.co.uk\/whats-on?q=Christmas%20Experience%20at%20Forage\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Tickets \u00a38, under 2&#8217;s FREE. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Santa&#8217;s Sleigh<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Dec 8 &#8211; 18<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/rotary2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56659\" width=\"770\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/rotary2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/rotary2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/rotary2-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/rotary2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/rotary2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/rotary2-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/rotary2-1400x1050.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/rotary2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/rotary2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56659\" width=\"770\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/rotary2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/rotary2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/rotary2-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/rotary2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/rotary2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/rotary2-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/rotary2-1400x1050.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/rotary2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><strong>Santa&#8217;s Sleigh<\/strong> (Image by Cowbridge Rotary Club)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cowbridge Rotary club have organised the Santa\u2019s Sleigh event for many years. They ensure that local children will get the chance to see Father Christmas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, special measures will be in place to keep everyone safe.&nbsp; Children will be able to see Santa and his Elves by giving them a wave and a \u2018hello\u2019 as they make their way around the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Michael Long, an event organiser for Santa&#8217;s Sleigh and a member of Cowbridge Rotary said: &#8220;Children of all ages enjoy seeing Santa and his reindeer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are running our Santa\u2019s Sleigh to bring some Christmas fun to the town and surrounding villages that we visit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep people socially distanced during the event, this year there is an app called \u2018Sleigh Tracker\u2019 for people to track Santa\u2019s location as he travellers across different villages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app can be downloaded <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sleightracker.co.uk\">here<\/a>.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditionally, Cowbridge Rotary raise funds during this event to support local and national charities. However, this year\u2019s event is focused on bringing a feel good factor and normality to the local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To support Cowbridge Rotary\u2019s hard fundraising efforts for local and national charities, you can make a donation on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotary-ribi.org\/clubs\/homepage.php?ClubID=924\">website<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Santa\u2019s Sleigh will be at Caff\u00e8 Nero, Birdies Lane, Cowbridge on Saturday, December 11, at 9am and 4pm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the sleigh\u2019s other locations throughout December, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotary-ribi.org\/clubs\/page.php?PgID=860500&amp;ClubID=924\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Christmas Dog Show<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong> Dec 12<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dog-show--1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dog-show--1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dog-show--300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dog-show--770x512.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dog-show--1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dog-show--500x332.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dog-show--370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dog-show--293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dog-show--1400x930.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dog-show-.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dog-show--1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dog-show--1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dog-show--300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dog-show--770x512.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dog-show--1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dog-show--500x332.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dog-show--370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dog-show--293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dog-show--1400x930.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Dog-show-.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption><strong>Dog Show<\/strong> (Image by @Katrina_S, Pixabay)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mutz N Strutz and JCB Animal Physio host their first Christmas Dog Show at Pant Wilkin Stables, Aberthin, Cowbridge.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A family day out for children and dogs, the event will include lost of competitions, stalls and a photo opportunity with Santa.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dog competitions on the day, include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Young Trainer<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Best Sausage Catcher<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Best festively dressed<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Best Party Trick<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Musical Sits<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Egg and Spoon Race<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a \u00a31 entry fee per class.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event is between 10am &#8211; 2pm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Santa&#8217;s Post Office <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Dec 14<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"344\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Santas-post-offcie-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Santas-post-offcie-.png 684w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Santas-post-offcie--300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Santas-post-offcie--500x251.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Santas-post-offcie--585x293.png 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Santas-post-offcie--293x147.png 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Santas-post-offcie-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Santas-post-offcie-.png 684w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Santas-post-offcie--300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Santas-post-offcie--500x251.png 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Santas-post-offcie--585x293.png 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/12\/Santas-post-offcie--293x147.png 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Santa&#8217;s Post Office poster (Image by Vale of Glamorgan Council) <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Children will be able to visit the Elves at Santa&#8217;s Post Office, where they will be able to write and post their letters to Santa.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each child will then find out if they have made the &#8216;good list&#8217; and be presented with an official certificate.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pop up experience will be set up in Cowbridge, 23b High Street, organised by the Vale of Glamorgan tourism and events team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;This year we are focusing on events that help the local economy. Our events programme is trying to bring footfall and people back into our town centres and reintroduce the high street to ensure that shopping local is at the forefront of people&#8217;s minds,&#8221; said Nia Hollins, the principal tourism and marketing officer at Vale of Glamorgan Council.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She added: &#8220;The idea of Santa&#8217;s Post office event is to bring small family groups to explore the town centre when the children are writing their letter&#8217;s to Santa.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The session is 15 minutes and costs \u00a35 per child.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Book your tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/santas-post-office-cowbridge-tickets-204457847927\">here.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Angel Trail<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Ends Dec 22<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udf84Ten angels are hidden in shops and windows <br>in and around Cowbridge. <br>Collect a form from Cowbridge Library<br>Fill in the names of the angels and return your form to the library by midday Wednesday 22nd December to enter the free prize draw.<br><br>\u260e 01446 773941 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4OxVDNVhAZ\">pic.twitter.com\/4OxVDNVhAZ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Cowbridge Library (@cowbridgelib) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cowbridgelib\/status\/1464172075250188295?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 26, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cowbridge Library have hidden 10 angels in shop windows around the town for children to find. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To enter, children can collect a form from Cowbridge Library and fill in the names of the angels. The form must be returned to the library by midday, Wednesday, December 22. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The winner will receive a gift from the free prize draw.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After many Christmas events were cancelled last year due to Covid, Cowbridge businesses and organisations are looking forward to bringing back some family fun.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":752,"featured_media":56537,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,1,439,5],"tags":[1516,7446,7444,2573,7449,7450],"coauthors":[7314],"class_list":["post-56397","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-outabout","category-diary","category-where-you-live","tag-christmas","tag-christmas-dog-show","tag-christmas-events","tag-cowbridge","tag-cowbridge-rotary-club","tag-santas-post-office"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Christmas cheer returns to Cowbridge - The Cardiffian<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Cowbridge businesses create family fun Christmas events for locals to enjoy this December. 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