We are having an informal Meet and Greet ceremony on Friday, August 15, 2025, baptized as “APAGA NITE”, aimed at reminiscing the 1970s, from 7:00 – 11:00 PM at The Vale Resort, CF72 8JY. Dress code: Apaga trousers and top. There will be a Health and Wellbeing Walk/Exercise in the morning on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 9:00 – 10:00 AM at the park in The Vale Resort for those interested. Activities will include golfing, walking, running, and games. A Thanksgiving Church Service will be held to express our gratitude to God at The Vale Resort from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Dress code: Traditional outfit. There will be a Gin Tasting and Distillery Session at The Vale Resort Castle for those interested, from 1:00 – 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The Anniversary Gala will take place from 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM at the Banquet Hall of The Vale Resort. Dress code: Dress to impress and bring your dancing shoes!

While we would love to celebrate with absolutely everyone that is near and dear to us, we have limited space! Entry will be strictly "ON INVITATION". Your RSVP will let you know if you have a plus one. Thank you!

All the different events would be in the same location at the Vale Resort, however, the BBQ on Sunday will be at Barry Island which is about 20 mins drive from the Vale Resort

Absolutely not, you can book any hotel in Cardiff City Centre which is just about 20 mins drive to the Vale Resort. You can also explore nearby hotels like :-Lanelay Hall Hotels and Spa, Talbot Green, CF72 9LA, Wales (11 mins drive to the Vale Resort)-Llanerch Vineyard Hotel, Hensol Pontyclun CF72 8GG (5 mins drive to the Vale Resort)-Travelodge Cardiff Airport, CF10 4JY (17 mins drive to the Vale Resort)-Premier Inn Hotel Cardiff West CF5 6DD (14 mins drive to the Vale Resort)-Glendale Hotel Penarth Cardiff CF64 3DH (20 mins drive to the Vale Resort)-Angel Hotel Cardiff Castle Street, CF10 1SZ (22 mins drive to the Vale Resort)Please could you go to the website of these hotels and add pictures and the website links please?N/B You can choose to book a place at the Vale Resort, however, mention, Gwen’s 50th and call the number +44 (01443667800) Option 1 for Reservation or email reservations@valeresort.com and pay £50 per night deposit for each room. Any rooms not released 12 weeks to the party will automatically be released. The following rates apply: £160 single & £170 double, including meals, access to Sauna, Gym, Jacuzzi and gulf club at the resort.