Whitchurch and Llandaff Living Issue 71

Guiding you home Our Specialist Property Solicitors will lead you through any complications during your property transaction giving you valuable advice <strong>and</strong> ensuring there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Relax <strong>and</strong> let us do the hard work. Navigating your way through the complexities of a property transaction can be stressful but our experienced, accessible <strong>and</strong> caring team of lawyers take the time to successfully guide you every step of the way. Our services include: • Residential Property • Commercial Property • L<strong>and</strong>lord + Tenant • Wills <strong>and</strong> Estate Planning • Estate Administration + Probate • Lasting Powers of Attorney 1 Heol-y-Deri, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, CF14 6HA Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm And on Saturdays 10.00am - 4.00pm emyrpierce.co.uk Call us today for a detailed Quote; 02920 616 002

LUCY AND TOM AT CHRISTMAS Bringing festive cheer for over 40 years, Lucy <strong>and</strong> Tom at Christmas by the late Shirley Hughes captures the joyful anticipation of the holiday season through the eyes of two young siblings. As Christmas approaches, Lucy <strong>and</strong> Tom engage in festive activities like stirring the pudding, writing letters to Father Christmas, <strong>and</strong> choosing a Christmas tree. The book beautifully illustrates their excitement <strong>and</strong> the warmth of family gatherings, complete with games <strong>and</strong> gift-giving. Hughes' evocative illustrations complement her charming narrative, making it a delightful read that resonates with both children <strong>and</strong> adults, evoking nostalgia for childhood Christmases filled with simple joys <strong>and</strong> cherished traditions. WINTERbooks Winter's here <strong>and</strong> so is the chance to cwtch up <strong>and</strong> read a good book. Here are our h<strong>and</strong>-picked choices for this season books WINTER GARDEN From the author of the smash-hit bestseller Firefly Lane <strong>and</strong> True Colors comes Kristin Hannah's powerful, heartbreaking novel that illuminates the intricate motherdaughter bond <strong>and</strong> explores the enduring links between the present <strong>and</strong> the past. WINTER SLEEP In this cosy bedtime story, follow a child <strong>and</strong> his gr<strong>and</strong>ma through a winter l<strong>and</strong>scape to explore how the Earth goes to sleep for winter. Spot the sleeping animals as the seasonal tale unfolds, <strong>and</strong> then learn all about their hibernation habits from the information pages at the end. SELF-CARE FOR WINTER Self-care expert Suzy Reading has devised 7 steps to not only survive the winter months but to thrive in them. By embracing the lessons from the natural world, you will learn how to alter your daily rhythms so that you can embrace the cold season. LIFE: A STORY OF BELIEVING Penned by Llanishen's Anna- Louise Bates, this remarkable memoir became an instant best-seller when it was first published in September. Described as 'raw <strong>and</strong> heart-touching reading', the book was featured in the national press <strong>and</strong> follows the real-life story of how Anna-Louise endured unimaginable tragedy. In the process, she went on to set up a charity that has saved lives <strong>and</strong> touched many others for the better. 39