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KOVA International are delighted to be working in partnership with WORLD VISION for the release of CABRINI (from Angel Studios). Previews will be in major cities, across the UK in celebration of International Women’s Day. WORLD VISION has their Strong Women Strong World campaign for International Women’s Day. Francesca Cabrini was an entrepreneur, an inspiration and a pioneer for women throughout all generations. Charlotte Maytum, Programme Manager (Strong Women Strong World), World Vision said: “We are incredibly proud to be supporting this wonderful film. We were…

Growing up in Cardiff, my appreciation for the vibrant tapestry of people, cultures, and ideas has always been profound. However, both as a child and later as a teacher, I couldn’t ignore the glaring absence of positive protagonists from Global Majority backgrounds in children’s literature. Searching for books that mirrored the experiences of myself or the children in my class often left me disappointed, especially in the absence of a black girl as the central character, particularly within a Welsh context. Faced with this…

  Lisa was up against 253 hypnotherapists from across the world, but she managed to scoop the award which is a phenomenal achievement. Lisa’s wealth of experience include: – Celebrating 10 years of helping clients. Teaching an in-person Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma training course. Teaching thirty-two people Reiki (along with her partner David). Visiting the birthplace of Reiki in Japan twice. First visit, completing a Reiki Masters training course. Second visit attending the Reiki event of the century which included staying…

This time last year, Maia Bank was forced to close her beloved toy shop business following the strain of the pandemic. Now, the mum-of-two is single-handedly putting her stock to good use by helping the local community, thanks to The Health Lottery. Maia, 38, from Cardiff has set up a weekly stay and play session where local families can meet and borrow toys in the Grangetown area of the city. Thanks to £17,808 funding raised through The Health Lottery, Maia is able to run an extra…

PENDERYN: SPIRITS OF WALES Penderyn, located in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, has an excellent, multi award-winning Welsh distillery. Several friends became involved in creating a dream – an exceptional distillery, producing fine whiskies and other superb spirits. Resulting in the first Welsh distillery, for over 100 years, their dream became a reality in 2000. A second distillery was opened in Llandudno (North Wales) during May 2021 and a third in Swansea in July 2023. The Penderyn Distillery uses…

Photo credit: Mae Mu  For those of you who simply associate Shrove Tuesday with eating pancakes, keep on reading to become enlightened as to the true meaning of Shrove Tuesday. Shrove Tuesday is the day before Lent – the forty days leading up to Easter when Christians,  including Anglicans, Lutherans, Methodists and Roman Catholics remember the time when Jesus went into the desert to fast and pray before beginning his work for God. During this period, it is traditional to…

  LOVE IS IN THE AIR AS THE SCIENCE DISCOVERY CENTRE WELCOMES ANYONE OVER THE AGE OF 18 TO JOIN THEM FOR AFTER HOURS: LOVE ON THE BRAIN If you’re looking for somewhere different to pop the question around Valentine’s Day this month —especially given it’s a leap year — Cardiff’s iconic Science Discovery Centre may well be just what you’re looking for: and as the venue now hosts weddings too, it could be the perfect match for any science-loving…

Data released on Time to Talk Day (1 February) revealed a concerning trend in Wales, where a staggering 68% of people are putting on a ‘brave face’ to avoid talking about their mental health during difficult times. Furthermore, 48% of people in Wales still believe that mental health is a taboo topic. The hesitance to talk about how we really feel is resulting in many people feeling isolated, withdrawn and with worsening mental health. Nationwide poll findings suggest that 54%…

The famous old adage, “You are what you eat” defines how whole foods have a great impact on a person’s health while processed foods have more added chemicals than nutrition. Here we shall discuss the key differences between whole foods and processed foods. This guide is your one-stop solution to get a better understanding of how processed foods harm our bodies while whole foods provide full nourishment. So, let’s start right from the basics and understand their meanings below. What…

Wales has a long list of traditions surrounding celebrating a new year, with “first footing”, Hen Galan and everything in between. The traditions are a way to embrace history, to be thankful for the past year, and, for many, to look forward to a fresh start. Welsh traditions such as Mari Lwyd almost disappeared in the 1900s but have made their way back all over Wales and stand as a testament to the enduring spirit of community and celebration in…