Cardiff Half Marathon Race Brochure 2013 1

2013 LLOYDS BANK

CARDIFF HALF

MARATHON

HANNER MARATHON CAERDYDD

Race Weekend

Sat 5th – Sun 6th October

Sponsored by

www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk

LLOYDS BANK IS

PROUD
TO SPONSOR THE CARDIFF HALF MARATHON
Lloyds Bank will become the new name for
Lloyds TSB, partner of the event for the last four years.
lloydsbank.com

Lloyds Bank plc. Registered o ce: 25 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HN. Registered in England and Wales No. 2065. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and
regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority under registration number 119278.

WELCOME 4–7 INTERACT

RACE INFORMATION 8–16 For all the latest news, updates,
tips, hints and exclusives from the
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ROUTE MAP 24–25
Interact with us on the day and
share your stories, photos and
celebrity sightings with #cardiffhalf
Join in our photo competition,
too! Tweet us your best photos
of the day or email them to
[email protected]
for your chance to win a prize.

Shout About It!

Cardiff Half Marathon Live Tracking System

Let your family and friends follow your race
day journey with our free Lloyds Bank Cardiff
Half Marathon live tracking system. Visit
cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk for more details.

Run 4 Wales Ltd Media & Marketing Manager:

Cardiff International Stadium Annabelle Harries

Leckwith Road, Cardiff CF11 8AZ Events & Communication

[email protected] Coordinator: Gareth Ludkin

Course Manager: Phil Cook

Directors: Nigel Roberts, Rob Cole Start Manager: Graham Finlayson

run wales CEO: Matt Newman Finish Manager: Nigel Jones
rhedeg cymru Race Director: Steve Brace Event Support Assistant: Rachel Owen

Event Manager: Rachel Madge Event Team: Ann Cooper, Alex Donald

and

facebook.com/cardiffhalf www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk WELCOME TO THE 2013
LLOYDS BANK CARDIFF HALF MARATHON

@cardiffhalf / #CARDIFFHALF The success of last year’s route for runners, The event village remains in front of City Hall
spectators and partners alike has insured that with a packed programme of entertainment
there will be little change to the 2013 Lloyds Bank throughout the day.
Cardiff Half Marathon. From the mass Cardiff
Castle start, runners will take a tour of One important change is the addition of a
Cardiff’s most iconic landmarks – its stadiums, Saturday activities programme with a 2.4km
marinas, bay and barrage – before heading north Family Fun Run, mile races for all ages and a
through the tranquillity of Roath Park Lake Come And Try pentathlon of athletic events
and a return to the magnificent Civic Centre. all being held in the traffic-free Civic Centre.
We wish all a very good day.
The logistics of the race start and finish
remain similar, with a minor adjustment to the Steve Brace
start line at the castle clock tower.
Race Director

Thank you Commercial Sponsors & Partners

We owe a huge thank Cardiff Half Marathon Official Sports Charity Partner:
you to everyone who Barnardo’s Cymru
has helped in the Headline Sponsors: Drink Partner: Media Partners:
successful running Media Wales
of the Lloyds Bank Lloyds Bank Lucozade Sport Capital Radio
Cardiff Half Marathon.
Our thanks go to: Official Sportswear Strategic Partners: Official Suppliers:
Partner: Brooks Celf
Welsh Government Wessex Garages
Official Nutrition
Cardiff Council
Partner: Maxifuel
Welsh Athletics
Official Hydration
Vale of Glamorgan
Partner: Brecon Carreg Council

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As Lord Mayor of Cardiff I Lloyds Bank And Wales’ WELCOME
would like to wish you all a Biggest Road Race
very warm welcome to Cardiff Lloyds Bank will become the RACE DAY
and the very best of luck in new name for Lloyds TSB and INFORMATION
your race. we’re proud to be continuing
Cardiff Council is very proud our support of the Cardiff
to continue its support of the Half Marathon for the 4th
Lloyds Bank Cardiff Half Marathon and it is year running. This year we have nearly 200 of
a great pleasure to welcome you all to the our colleagues taking part and raising money
capital once again. for many good causes. We also have 150
The Lloyds Bank Cardiff Half Marathon colleagues acting as volunteers either on the
has proved to be a fantastic fundraising course or in the Runners’ Village.
opportunity for thousands of dedicated After the race, do come and see us in the
runners, and it is brilliant to see record Runners’ Village, where you will be able
numbers of people taking part. to vote for local good causes through our
We hope you enjoy your race as well as your Community Fund. The two local good causes
stay in Cardiff. with the most votes will each receive an award
Good luck! of £3,000 to help make their community a
better place to live or work.
Councillor Derrick Morgan Good luck to all the runners.

The Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor of Cardiff Huw Morgan

The Vale of Glamorgan Regional Director, Wales
Council is pleased to support
the Lloyds Bank Cardiff Half RUNNERS’
Marathon for 2013. Good luck VILLAGE
to all participants, I hope you
have an enjoyable race and
raise lots of money for your
chosen charity.

Councillor Margaret Wilkinson ROUTE MAP

Mayor of The Vale of Glamorgan

A special thank you to: translators), TDL, Media, City Sightseeing, Thanks to everyone

Associated British Engagesport, South Monnow Marquees, else who has come

Ports, Councillor Wales Police, Welsh I Loves The ‘Diff, All on board after the

Derrick Morgan (The Rt. Ambulance Service, members of the event brochure went to

Hon. The Lord Mayor St John Ambulance, Steering Group, all print, and of course, a

of Cardiff), Councillor The Goody Bag charities and good massive THANK YOU to

Margaret Wilkinson Company, The Angel causes. our runners and their

(Mayor of The Vale of Hotel, Lemonpath Thank you to all our families and friends for

Glamorgan), The Cardiff Limited, City Centre volunteers, pacers and continuing to support
University Inspire Team Management, Marathon entertainers for helping the event. We hope to
of Physiotherapists, Photos, First 4 Numbers, make sure that everyone see you all again next
Cymen (our Welsh Hilton Cardiff, Westgate has a great day. year.

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SUNDAY 6TH OCTOBER 2013

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WELCOME TO CARDIFF © Andrew Hazard. Courtesy of www.visitcardiff.com
www.visitcardiff.com

Within Cardiff, Wales’ capital city, you’ll fi nd Shopping WELCOME
unique attractions, top-class entertainment,
quality shopping and a vast range of Cardiff is ranked as one of the UK’s top six RACE DAY
accommodation all within easy walking shopping cities, and it’s not hard to see why! INFORMATION
distance. St David’s Centre and John Lewis give scale to
The Lloyds Bank Cardiff Half Marathon has the city’s shopping alongside the Queen’s and
been brought into the heart of the city; a city Capitol Centre, whilst the delightful Victorian
which has had an enthralling past and an and Edwardian arcades add a distinctly Welsh
exciting future ahead. fl avour to a day out shopping.

Heritage Dining

This year’s race takes in some of Cardiff’s Cardiff has matured into a city that
most iconic landmarks. From Cardiff Castle, knows how to offer good food in tasteful
the Cardiff Barrage to the Wales Millennium surroundings. From the alfresco dining
Centre, why not spend some time after the options along Mill Lane to the cosmopolitan
race exploring what Cardiff has to offer. Brewery Quarter to the Eastside of St David’s
Centre there are dining options to suit all
tastes and budgets in Cardiff. RUNNERS’
VILLAGE

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THE LLOYDS BANK WELCOME
FESTIVAL OF RUNNING
RACE DAY
SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER INFORMATION

The fun of this year’s Lloyds Bank Cardiff Half
Marathon isn’t restricted to Sunday morning
alone. Join us on Saturday 5th October and
stretch your legs over a number of family
friendly races, competitive competitions and
come & try activities. Keep your eyes peeled
for a few celebrities popping up throughout
the day, and come and cheer on an attempt to
run the fi rst sub four-minute mile in Wales for
over 20 years.

LLOYDS BANK FAMILY FUN RUN

RUNNERS’
VILLAGE

2pm ROUTE MAP

Having grown year upon year with more and receive a commemorative t-shirt and medal.
more participants taking on the challenge, Prizes will also be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and
the annual Lloyds Bank Family Fun Run on 3rd male and female runners.
Saturday 5th October is perfectly suited to all We encourage people to run for our charity
ages and abilities. partner Barnardo’s. All money raised will
The 2.4km route loops twice around help transform vulnerable children’s lives at
Cardiff’s Civic Centre, Alexandria Gardens and Barnardo’s projects across the UK.
North Road, and will contain plenty of vibrant There are no age limits for the race, but
carnival activity and entertainment to spur children under eight must be accompanied by
you on to a fast time. an adult, and unaccompanied children must be
The entry fee for the event is £7.50, and on brought to the start and met at the fun run exit.
completion of the race each participant will

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facebook.com/cardiffhalf www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk THE LLOYDS BANK FESTIVAL OF RUNNING

SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER

WELSH MILE COME & TRY
CHAMPIONSHIP RACES
12noon–4pm
12noon–4pm

For those with a need for speed, the day’s If the Fun Run isn’t enough for your energetic
programme of one-mile road races will kids, throughout the day you’ll also fi nd a host
offer plenty of fast-paced entertainment of Come & Try athletic events such as the
for spectators. The inaugural Welsh Mile 100m street sprint – which will take place in
Road Race Championships will see affi liated between the Road Mile Championship – and
athletes competing within a range of age a Pentathlon challenge which will include the
groups, whilst others will also be hoping to set standing long jump, speed bounce, high step
a PB at this rarely run distance. shuttle run, sprints and shot put.
Age group races take place throughout the Sign up for free on the day and burn off
day, before the senior and masters male and some energy with some exciting athletic
female category races take place at 3.30pm. challenges.

“ I’m itching to get involved in this year’s Fun Run
at the Lloyds Bank Cardiff Half Marathon. I caught
the running bug when I was young and I haven’t
been able to shake it off since. I’m really looking
forward to meeting everyone and running really
fast with them around the course!”

@cardiffhalf / #CARDIFFHALF During this year’s Fun Run, participants will be
joined by running enthusiast Reddy The Teddy
who has been training hard in preparation for
this year’s race. Come and meet Reddy before
the race or join him around the 2.4km course.

Name: Reddy
Born: Barry
Likes: Running with my friends, keeping fi t
and exploring Cardiff.
Dislikes: Big hills, rain and smelly trainers.
Favourite food: Bananas! They’re perfect for
boosting energy levels before a long run.

10 Lloyds Bank Cardiff Half Marathon 2013

ENILLYDD ARIAN
SILVER WINNER

facebook.com/cardiffhalf www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk RACE DAY INFORMATION

SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER

@cardiffhalf / #CARDIFFHALF Race Times upon presentation of your runner number.
Only runners and staff will have access to this
The Lloyds Bank Cardiff Half Marathon will area.
start at 9.00am. The wheelchair race will start
at 8.50am and both races will start on Castle Items not collected after baggage closure
Street. Late starters will not be permitted to will be held at the general information point.
take part. The following day, they will be taken to the
Cardiff Half Marathon offi ce. Please contact
Runner number and timing chip the Cardiff Half Marathon team to arrange
collection at cardiffhalfmarathon@runwales.
Your timing chip will be embedded in your org.uk or on 029 2166 0790
runner number. It is strongly advised to leave valuables at home.
Please remember to bring your runner Race organisers cannot be held responsible for
number with you on the day as these cannot lost items. We will do our utmost to safeguard
be re-issued. your baggage, but the area is not locked.
Please ensure your runner number is safely
and clearly pinned to the FRONT of your vest Prize Presentation
or t-shirt. It is essential that you fi ll in your
emergency details on the back of your number. The prize presentation ceremony will
Please note: failure to wear your runner take place at 11.30am near the fi nish line.
number or cross the starting mat will mean Medallists and prize winners should make
your time will not be recorded. their way to the presentation area to
collect their prize. Age category winners’
Starting pens prizes will be posted. Presentations will
be made to race winners and to medallists
Your race number will be in a colour that in the British Championship and Welsh
corresponds to your estimated time. Please Championships. For details on prizes, visit
assemble within the clearly signposted www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk
colour-coded pens near the start on Castle
Street from 8.15am. For safety reasons Commemorative T-shirts
runners must assemble in the correct colour
pen. Any clothes left at the start will be All runners will receive a commemorative
donated to charity. Brooks sports t-shirt and goody bag upon
Please allow enough time to walk to the completion of the race. There will be four
start and assemble. From the front, colours sizes of t-shirt available: small, medium, large
are as follows: and extra large. Please look for the signs
and listen to the instructions of the race
White Orange Green Yellow supervisors and volunteers to ensure you pick
up your correct size. You will not be able to
Baggage Area re-enter the run-off area.

A baggage store will be open at 7.30am in the Toilet Facilities
Runners’ Village on City Hall lawns.
All runners are allowed to deposit one bag, There will be several banks of toilets around
which must display your baggage label which the Civic Centre in the Runners’ Village, on
is a tear-off strip on the bottom of your race the way to the start and along the route.
number. Please attach the label before your
arrival. Bags can be collected after the race

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Lost Property Meeting Points WELCOME

A lost property point is situated at the General Meeting points A-Z will be positioned in front RACE DAY
Information point in the Runners’ Village. of the museum (between King Edward V11 INFORMATION
Avenue and Museum Avenue in the Civic
Road Closures Centre) for repatriation. RUNNERS’
VILLAGE
Road closures will operate on a rolling closure. British Half Marathon Championships
The majority of roads will reopen three hours ROUTE MAP
after the start at 12 noon. If there are still runners The top three male and female British
on the course they may be asked to continue runners will be presented with British
on the pavements to allow the roads to be Championship medals.
re-opened. For further details see our website. If you wish to compete in the British
Championships, please ensure that you fulfi l
Your Safety the following criteria. Athletes competing
in the Lloyds Bank Cardiff Half Marathon on
If at any time during the race you feel unable Sunday 6th October 2013 will be deemed
to continue, please stop, rest and locate the eligible for UK Championships and the Grand
nearest marshal. Medical teams will be on Prix, if they fulfi l the criteria to be eligible to
hand around the course as well as at the start compete for Great Britain & Northern Ireland
and fi nish areas. The primary and secondary in competition.
medical tents will be situated near the fi nish
line and run-off area. respectively. Welsh Half Marathon Championships

IT IS VITAL that you ensure the medical The Lloyds Bank Cardiff Half Marathon
information on the back of your runner is home to the Welsh Half Marathon
number has been completed. It is your Championships.
responsibility to inform the organisers if you The top three male and female Welsh runners
have any special medical conditions. will be presented with Welsh Championship
In the event of any major occurrences, the medals. To compete in the Welsh
race director and emergency services have Championships you must meet eligibility
the right to: criteria.
• Alter or shorten the route, but still provide a For any further enquires please contact
Jacqueline Brace via jacqueline.brace@
race if possible. welshathletics.org
• Stop the race at any time if deemed
Photography And Video
necessary.
This would be in circumstances beyond the Photographs and video footage will be taken
control of race organisers and no refunds at the race, which you will be able to purchase
would be given. from offi cial photographers Marathon Photos.
The photographs and video may be used by
Race Pacers Run 4 Wales for publicity purposes.

Race pacers will be on the course. They are Drinks
a friendly bunch and there to enhance your
experience so look out for them and say hello! Brecon Carreg water will be available to
We are grateful to the following runners who runners around the course and at the fi nish.
have agreed to be pacers for this year’s race: Maxifuel gels will be provided in Roald Dahl
Sub 1:30hrs – Nick Dukes Plass and Lucozade energy drinks will be
Sub 1:45hrs – Johnnie Johnson available between miles 8 and 9.
Sub 2:00hrs – Nick Williams
Sub 2:15hrs – Ian Henry

Correct at time of print,
for updated info visit www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk

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facebook.com/cardiffhalf www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk RACE DAY PARKING ONES TO WATCH

For detailed information on where to park CARDIFLLFOHYADLSFBMAANRKATHON
on race day, please refer to the following
websites, as well as www.cardiffhalfmarathon. Name: Katrina Wootton
co.uk for further updates closer to race day. Club: Coventry Godiva
Please visit www.en.parkopedia.co.uk/ Harriers
parking/cardiff or www.cardiff.gov.uk Age: 28

The Angel Hotel Katrina has been one of the
UK’s top endurance athletes
Wondering where to stay? For a number for several years and has
of years The Angel Hotel has provided a represented Great Britain on many occasions;
friendly and a comfortable stay for all our including at three European Cross Country
elite athletes. Located just meters from the Championships.
start line, The Angel provides both fantastic Katrina recently won the British 10km title
comfort and an unbeatable location for all at the London 10,000 in 32:37. In 2013 Katrina
runners. www.pumahotels.co.uk has also improved her lifetime best for
5,000m to 15:30.

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Name: Rebecca Robinson BRITISH HALF MARATHON WELCOME
Club: Kendal CHAMPIONSHIPS
Age: 30 RACE DAY
The Lloyds Bank Cardiff Half Marathon is INFORMATION
Rebecca has consistently proud to host the 2013 British Half Marathon
been one of the UK’s Championships. This title has previously been RUNNERS’
top distance runners, won by many of the UK’s top athletes. VILLAGE
representing Great Britain at Our event also incorporates the fi fth fi xture
the European Championships in the 2013 Runbritain Grand Prix and both ROUTE MAP
Marathon, World Half Marathon factors have helped to make our elite fi eld the
Championships and at European and World strongest and most competitive yet.
Mountain Running Championships. As well as race honours and British titles,
Rebecca’s best half marathon time of 73:11 our athletes will also be chasing the records
was set on her way to achieving second place below:
at the Wilmslow Half Marathon.
RECORDS
Name: Dave Webb
Club: Leeds City UK
Age: 31
Women: Paula Radcliffe, Bristol, England, 2001
Dave competed for Great Britain at the (66:47)
European Championships Marathon in 2010 Men: Mohamed Farah, New Orleans, 2013
and the World Championships Marathon in (60:59)
2011. His 15th place (2:15:48) in Daegu earned
him selection for the marathon at the London Welsh All-Comers
Olympics. In 2013 Dave has won the Bristol
10km and was the fi rst British fi nisher at the Women: Susan Partridge, Cardiff, Wales, 2012
Reading Half Marathon in March. (71:10)
Men: Wilfred Taragon Kipkoech, Oswestry,
Name: Alex Hains Wales, 2005 (62:14)
Club: Cardiff AAC
Age: 30 Welsh

Alex is a stalwart of local Women: Caryl Jones
club Cardiff AAC and will Kavarna, Bulgaria, 2012 (71:52)
begin amongst the favourites Men: Steve Jones Birmingham, England, 1985
for the Welsh title. Alex’s (61:14)
lifetime best of 64:30 is the fastest time by
a Welshman for many years. In 2012 Alex Cardiff Half Marathon
topped the Welsh rankings for 10km and half Course Record
marathon.
Women: Susan Partridge – Leeds, GBR, 2012
Name: Dewi Griffi ths (71:10)
Club: Swansea Harriers Men: Andrew Lesuuda, Kenya, 2012 (62:21)
Age: 22
Winners 2012
Dewi is Wales’ most prolifi c male endurance
athlete of recent years. Dewi represented Women: Susan Partridge, Leeds, GBR, (71:10)
Great Britain at the World Junior Cross Men: Andrew Lesuuda, Kenya, (62:21)
Country Championships at Edinburgh in 2008
and since then has represented Great Britain Winners 2011
numerous times on the track and at cross
country. Dewi is the defending Welsh Half Women: Alice Mogire, Kenya (71:26)
Marathon Champion after taking that title at Men: Edwin Kiptoo, Kenya (63:26)
the Lloyds Bank Cardiff Half Marathon in 2012.

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facebook.com/cardiffhalf www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk CORCPHOARLALTEENRGEELAY For the first time, this year’s Lloyds Bank
Cardiff Half Marathon features a Corporate
@cardiffhalf / #CARDIFFHALF LLOYDS BANK CARDIFF HALF MARATHON Relay for keen colleagues to run together and
complete the half marathon course and raise
as much money for charity as possible.

In teams of three, colleagues will run legs
of 10km, 6km and 5km. With prizes on offer
for the fastest all-male, all-female and mixed
team, runners will be pushing themselves to
not only raise the most in sponsorship (for
which there is also a prize), but to take the
proud title of fastest company.

The perfect team building challenge
and a great way to encourage corporate
responsibility, fitness and camaraderie, the
race should prove an exciting competition
to watch for spectators at the various
changeover stations as the runners race to be
the first to the change.

All teams receive the benefits of a pre and
post-race VIP area among a host of other
benefits. Good luck to all teams taking part.

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RUNNERS’ VILLAGE WELCOME

Refuel, Recuperate, Revive

Situated on the lawns outside Cardiff City Hall Programme from Cardiff University RACE DAY
a short walk down from the fi nish line, not physiotherapy students. INFORMATION
only is the Runners’ Village a fantastic place Once you’ve had your soothing massage
to meet friends and family at the end of the and you’re feeling a little livelier, you can RUNNERS’
race, it’s also home to a host of fantastic food also enjoy the best of our live music stage. VILLAGE
and drink retailers, our live music stage, and a Starting at 7.30am with an energetic zumba
range of charities and local businesses. class, there’ll be live music programmed right ROUTE MAP
Capital FM will be on hand to keep spirits through until the end of the event.
high, as will Lloyds Bank, the South Wales Offi cial race merchandise will be on sale
Echo and many helpful volunteers who’ll be throughout the day alongside some exclusive
able to point you in the right direction of the I Loves The ‘Diff merchandise, and for any
start, or more importantly, the bar at the end queries about the race, our race our General
of your 13.1 miles. queries tent is here to help.
The Runners’ Village, open from 7am, is For a full list of food and drink retailers and
the perfect place to relax, recuperate and a conclusive live music lineup, consult your
celebrate your success with a well deserved accompanying fold-out spectator guide as well as
massage from The Inspire Physiotherapy our website at www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk

TREAT YOURSELF Viva Brazil

Whether you’re looking to carbo-load before 17
the race or treat you and your family to a
meal out after triumphantly completing the
course, Cardiff has some fantastic places
to eat, drink and relax. We’ve arranged
some great discounts and deals for all race
participants. Simply turn over to fi nd out
more, and for coupons, additional information
and terms and conditions, take a look at our
accompanying fold-out spectator guide or
the food and entertainment section of our
website: www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk.

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RUNNERS’ OFFERS

Red Dragon Centre The Grazing Brains WELCOME
Shed
Hemingway Road, Cardiff Bay City centre RACE DAY
www.thereddragoncentre.co.uk 1 Barrack Lane, locations, INFORMATION
Cardiff Cardiff
The state-of-the-art Red www.thegrazingshed.com www.brainsoffers.com RUNNERS’
Dragon Centre in Cardiff [email protected] VILLAGE
Bay boasts a cinema, A selection of Brains pubs
bowling alley, casino, gym, Super Tidy Burgers® in Cardiff City Centre and ROUTE MAP
restaurants, bars, and cafes, are specially created Cardiff Bay are offering a
as well as free customer from our succulent west free drink with every main
parking. Not only this, but the Pembrokeshire beef, raised meal purchased on the day
Centre has offered up some on the remote cliff-tops of of the Lloyds Bank Cardiff
cracking offers for Lloyds Bank our family farm. Using the Half Marathon. The voucher,
Cardiff Half Marathon visitors. finest local ingredients, included in the fold-out
To redeem these offers balance of flavour is our key spectator guide, can be
simply present this page focus. Our bread is baked redeemed in participating
of the race brochure at the daily by our local artisan pubs for a free pint of Brains
venue upon arrival. baker, and our delicious, beers, Heineken, Foster’s or
All offers valid Fri 4–Sun 6 innovative, homemade Strongbow, a 175ml glass
Oct 2013 only. sauces and chutneys are all of wine or glass of draught
created each morning with lemonade or coke. Follow @
Hollywood Bowl care and precision. brains_pubs on Twitter for
Get a 2nd bowling game half price. Show your medal and all the latest news and offers,
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available to pre-book. Not valid Marathon runners can also
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only valid at Hollywood Bowl, Red
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any other offer and valid for poised and ready to help on offer at the salad island,
a maximum of six people per you celebrate your success. and then wait for our team of
voucher. Please pre-book. With a wide variety of crisp passadors to bring our range
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pasta, salads, burgers and – all cooked on our indoor
Chicken House grills, there is something for barbecue, all cut and served
Free appetizer with any platter. everyone at Bella Italia. at your table with the just the
029 2048 0898 Race entrants can enjoy flip of a card.
25% off food. Terms & Pre-book quoting ‘Cardiff
Conditions apply. Half Marathon offer’ to
receive 15% off your bill.

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Barnardo’s – Barnardo’s work in Wales
Charity Partner
Barnardo’s Cymru helps more than
Barnardo’s is delighted to be the 18,000 children and their families
charity partner of the Lloyds Bank in 88 specialist projects in local
Cardiff Half Marathon. communities across Wales. One
invaluable project is Seraf, a service
At Barnardo’s we believe in which works with children and
children and transform the lives young people who are at risk of, or
of some of the most vulnerable abused through, sexual exploitation.
children in the UK today, thus
realising our founder Dr Thomas Seraf is a Pan Wales Service. This
Barnardo’s dream of a world where Service is the only one of its kind
no child is turned away from the in Wales, and followed two years
help they need. of research and campaign work by
Barnardo’s Cymru to highlight the
Today, we work with over level of need in Wales and the lack of
200,000 families across the support services for these vulnerable
UK, helping them to build a children/young people.
better future. We have a broad
range of over 900 vital projects The Seraf Service works in
across the UK. These projects partnership with the Welsh
provide help and support for Government and multi agency
children and young people partners to promote a better
affected by today’s most urgent understanding of the systems needed
issues: poverty, homelessness, to protect children and young people
disability and abuse. at risk of sexual exploitation.

What your sponsorship money could achieve:

£15 a month – could provide five

victims of sexual exploitation, who
have fled their abusers with nothing,
with an emergency essentials pack.

£30 – could buy three

disadvantaged children a stationery
set and calculator so that they can
study properly.

£250 – could pay for a year’s worth

of support group sessions for four
young people whose parents misuse
drugs or alcohol.

£500 – could cover the weekly

cost of running 10 community
youth groups for children in
deprived areas.

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