SUSTAINABLE GIFTS Endeavouring to make a positive impact on the planet, LIGA has launched a new cork recycling scheme in Cardiff, putting used wine corks to good use. LIGA creates contemporary homeware collections, including placemats and coasters, trays, tableware, kitchen textiles and furniture, perfect as pre-wedding gifts. As well as providing sustainable options for home products, the team at LIGA strongly believes in encouraging people to work together to protect the environment. The new cork recycling initiative is a simple yet powerful way to contribute to a greener future. With 30 stores currently taking part in this recycling scheme, the idea is to take spent corks from wine bottles to your nearest participating LIGA stockist, where the corks will be collected. These will then be recycled into future LIGA products. Beti Biggs and Whim Wham are stores in Cardiff taking part in the scheme, with owner Jan Williams commenting: “We are delighted to be taking part in the LIGA initiative to recycle corks into products. My customers like the ethos behind LIGA and are particularly drawn to the fact that something beautiful is made from waste.” To find out more, visit www.loveliga.com DELICIOUS CUISINE Gaucho Cardiff is a new restaurant located in the heart of Cardiff. Known for its South American dishes and signature selection of 100 per cent carbon-neutral steaks, sourced from Black-Angus cattle, the new Gaucho Cardiff boasts a range of delicious menus. Choose from a range of a la carte options, pre- and post-theatre, or a set lunch, perfect for pre-wedding celebrations. Visit www.gauchorestaurants.com for more information. PRE-WEDDING PAMPERING Spabreaks.com has revealed that the Mercure Holland House Hotel and Spa is the fifth most booked city spa in the UK. Situated in the centre of Cardiff, the day spa at Mercure Holland House Hotel and Spa is easily accessible and has all the facilities to wind down as a mid-week treat or a weekend spa day. For a special occasion, a girls’ weekend, or just for some time out from every day, the hotel will provide creature comforts, delicious dining and leisure facilities to help you unwind. Enjoy a dip in the 18-metre swimming pool surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows, then chill out in the spa’s other wet facilities, which include a hot tub and steam room. Then, of course, there’s a selection of relaxing spa therapies to choose from, such as a hot stone massage or a Décleor facial. The founder of Spabreaks.com, Abi Selby, says: “Although a stereotypical holiday might look like sandy beaches and blue seas, for many people, keeping busy on holiday in a buzzing city is just what they want. That’s why we ensure that, amongst the city chaos, there’s a haven easily available to escape to. Our spas nestled in the cities provide the perfect moment to relax and unwind whilst enjoying everything our UK cities have to offer.” Head over to www.all.accor.com for more information. NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from around South Wales 9 LOCAL NEWS
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