Charity shop book hunters take note, if you're in Barry, this is the place to be…read more This usually sleepy little shop has a really lovely quiet vibe about it and a really decent rack of books at the rear of the shop. It seems to be lots of quality over quantity here, so there's only one copy of the Davinci Code and not 7. I picked up about 6 books here, one of which was a pristine copy of a collection of Audrey Hepburn photographs and another being a hardback copy of the Satanic verses. All 6 books came in at under a tenner, an absolute bargain. All in all a little shop with hidden treasures inside.

This is, by far, the best charity shop i've ever visited…read more Shua is a charity based in the Vale of Glamorgan that specializes in emergency cat rescue and re-homing. As a huge cat lover, I'd probably rate this place highly purely on that basis but it just so happens it's fantastic too. Inside is clean, open, bright and well organized, which gives it the feeling of a little boutique shop and not a cluttered old charity shop. There's a huge selection of books, clothing and bric a brac all of which are of high quality and in great condition. I could spend hours there, plus, the volunteers are just so lovely and friendly. If you lose a cat in the area, it's worth dropping in with a poster as they will put it up in the shop window.

I visited Shua and was extremely impressed. What a lovely,…read morewell stocked shop. Best cat charity shop around. Make sure you take plenty of cash. Sharon.