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Another sleepless night of fidgeting in the heat and worrying about poor old Gloria.Little update for those who are inte...
27/05/2026

Another sleepless night of fidgeting in the heat and worrying about poor old Gloria.

Little update for those who are interested and fully invested in the trials and tribulations of the old girl.

She has another oil leak and we are still waiting on parts (thanks to the BH weekend) but she is drivable, just.
The lovely Chris who fixes her and patches her up when things go wrong is off on his holibobs next week so we have a couple of weeks of checking the oil and keeping everything crossed!

So let’s give it a whirl and see what happens, besides, I’ve missed enough perfect iced latte days, and can’t wait to get back!

Wednesday coffee anyone?

See you later ☀️ ☕️ x

20/05/2026

Think that sums it up perfectly.

So Big G is back at the garage but fear not, she’s in very good hands.

Sadly it’s an engine out job again, meaning no coffee for a couple of days I’m sorry.

Seals, plugs, gaskets and the left phalange(😉) getting replaced but we’re confident she’ll be running sweet once she’s had this latest trip to motoring A&E.

I’ll keep you updated as I know more but in the meantime… 😜

Wowzers! Glad I got home before the monumental hail storm yesterday! No more of those today please.Quick note to the new...
15/05/2026

Wowzers! Glad I got home before the monumental hail storm yesterday! No more of those today please.

Quick note to the new customer who arrived at the van yesterday morning.
The poor chap looked bemused at my iced drinks board and ordered 2 iced honey and cinnamon lattes.
As the temperature was hanging around 6° I felt compelled to point out that the hot drinks menu was just on the side of the van. It was not, I’d not put the menu out! So the poor bloke, still looking slightly confused stuck with his original order probably thinking I was slightly mad.

2 iced honey lattes later, I forgot the cinnamon on one (something I keep doing) and he toddled away.

I would just like to apologise for the disorganised service you received- please come back, I am better than that😜

Serving iced and hot drinks from 7:30am, sometimes you’ll even get what you ordered but arrive before 7:30 and it’s anyone’s guess😉

Happy Friday. X

Anyone up for a stroll?This year myself, Mr P, , and will be taking part in our fifth Mighty Hike for Macmillan Canc...
11/05/2026

Anyone up for a stroll?

This year myself, Mr P, , and will be taking part in our fifth Mighty Hike for Macmillan Cancer Support💚26 beautiful miles in the Peak District.

We have been out stomping most weekends and during these training walks we’ve been discussing the all important fund raising. It’s always difficult to ask people to keep digging deep and supporting our hikes but then again, it’s the reason we put in those gruelling miles! Every penny raised helps this incredible charity continue their important work.

So what can we do to involve you lovely lot? Some of you may remember the walk we organised about ten years ago to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Society- it was a huge success and along with having a great walk and a natter, we raised a whole heap of money!! So let’s do it again.

This year we are asking you to join us on a training walk from Barry to Llantwit. Why Barry this time? Well, there’s a train station so easy breezy to get to the start without involving buses and then we walk the 13.5 miles back home.

We will finish at The Old Swan where we can kick off our walking boots and enjoy a well earned pint in the sunshine with a bowl of cheesy chips!!

How do we raise the money?
Each person taking part makes a £15 donation. No asking friends and family for sponsorship and every penny raised will go directly to MacMillan.

So it’s a bit of a Saturday social, walking, talking, exchanging stories and supporting each other along the way.

We would like to add that the coast path is very steep and uneven in places so not suitable for young children and also best you leave those pooches at home too- 13.5 miles is not to be taken lightly.

If the distance is putting you off, feel free to join us along the route, we’ll be more than happy to see you.

When?
Saturday June 6th
9:30am

Where?
Barry train station- Llantwit Major

How much?
£15 per head

More details of water/snack stops and how you can get involved to follow.

Drop one of us a message if you’re interested and we’ll add you to the list.

Thanks for listening💚

Taking Monday one flat white at a time. Whether you spent the weekend chilling, racing around catching up on cores or ju...
11/05/2026

Taking Monday one flat white at a time.

Whether you spent the weekend chilling, racing around catching up on cores or just watching the forecast waiting for some warmer weather, we’ve got you.

Let’s ignore the chilly northerly breeze and pretend it’s summer!

Open 7:30am-12:30pm

A little Wednesday update.What I love most about my job is meeting incredible people - spouses, kids, friends, and fur b...
29/04/2026

A little Wednesday update.

What I love most about my job is meeting incredible people - spouses, kids, friends, and fur babies! But with connections come goodbyes, and there have been too many this year already.

We'll be closing a little earlier today to attend a funeral and say goodbye to another one of the good ones.

Open 7:30am to 11:30am.

x

When a cake comes along that’s so good, it deserves its own square on the grid. 🍒 Cherry Bakewell, a classic that’s been...
22/04/2026

When a cake comes along that’s so good, it deserves its own square on the grid.

🍒 Cherry Bakewell, a classic that’s been around for years but this one has left customers messaging me to tell me just how good they are…

“Oh my god, that cake! It was better than Mr Kipling!”

“My husband wants you to know that it was the best Bakewell he’s eaten in his life.”

“Those Bakewell’s, please tell me you’re getting more in!”

“That cake! I was going to have half in the morning and half in the afternoon. I ate it in one go it was so good.”

What praise and I shall pass your compliments to the chef

We always love your feedback here at Stomping Ground, it makes our little business doing a happy dance. Thank you. X

Ok, so the temperature is still in single figures but you guys are loving the ice already. Could it be the exciting new ...
15/04/2026

Ok, so the temperature is still in single figures but you guys are loving the ice already. Could it be the exciting new iced drinks menu, or maybe you’re loving our new cups as much as us!!

Well it’s got us thinking… 🤔 would it be useful for you to pre order your iced drinks for a shorter wait in the morning?

We are looking at an app/website where you’ll be able to do this and pay in advance so you can just swing by (jump the queue), grab and go. Until then, drop me a message either the night before or early in the morning (don’t worry, I’ll be up 😴) and I’ll get your drink prepared. This only works for iced drinks as hot milky drinks don’t like to hang around 😉

Here’s your options…

Iced latte
Iced mocha
Iced chai
Iced dirty chai
Iced honey and cinnamon
Iced matcha
Iced strawberry matcha
… add vanilla, caramel or hazelnut

Let me know your thoughts and tag a friend you think might need this in their life.

TIA

It’s Monday, the kids are back in school and the sun is set to make an appearance. What a treat and with an iced latte i...
13/04/2026

It’s Monday, the kids are back in school and the sun is set to make an appearance. What a treat and with an iced latte in one hand and a Custard Cream blondie in the other, it’s a good day to have a good day☀️

⏰ 7:30- 12:30
📌 Llantwit Major train station

Super short week for us, so today (Thursday) is our last day this week. I’ve just checked the forecast and although the ...
09/04/2026

Super short week for us, so today (Thursday) is our last day this week.

I’ve just checked the forecast and although the glorious sunshine yesterday has gone, it’s not looking too awful!

Finishing the week strong with your favourite peanut butter brownies, Oreo brownies, Mini Egg blondies and of course Bara Brith. Thanks for keeping us fed - you’ve knocked it outta the park once again😋😋😋

Ps: you’re loving the new iced lattes in their funky little cups and who wouldn’t, right?

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