IN past years, February would be a time of quiet respite for businesses in Barry after a busy Christmas period. February half term would be on the horizon, providing a short spike in retail and food revenue. But 2021 is not like most years. Shops and cafes in Barry are closed, with no definite reopening date in sight. For many, this month is the twelfth month of unstable trading. While the trading year in the area usually peaks and lulls through the seasons, the last year saw slow business during usually busy periods. Welsh Government grants, designed to keep businesses trading during the pandemic, fall short of what many traders need.