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Techniquest – Wales’ most popular science centre – has today reopened its doors after a brief closure during September and is showing off a very exciting new feature. The ‘Living Wall’ has landed at Techniquest, and its unique style is a perfect teaser for the changes that visitors can expect in 2020. Techniquest last year announced plans for its ‘Science Capital’; due to open next year with an exciting 50 new exhibits to showcase, 60% additional floor space, and completely…

A pioneering new service which helps families overcome domestic abuse is about to start working with its 100th family, less than six months after it was launched.   Children’s charity Barnardo’s Cymru was awarded £950,000 of Home Office funding to help families across Gwent through the Opening Closed Doors project. It is the only project of its type in Wales.   A whole-family approach allows  both parent and child victims to receive support while the perpetrators of domestic abuse take…

The popular attraction brings science goodies to Mermaid Quay   Cardiff Bay’s iconic Techniquest will be opening a pop-up shop in Mermaid Quay on September 24th as the hugely anticipated ‘Science Capital’ build continues. Techniquest announced plans to build its new ‘Science Capital’ extension last year, expanding its exhibition space by over 60% and introducing over 50 new exhibits to Wales’ much-loved science landmark. In order for the Science Capital construction to progress, vital work is needed inside the building,…

  Rising Welsh operatic star Angharad Lyddon returns to Cardiff to sing in Mendelssohn’s great oratorio Elijah. It follows her success in reaching the Song Prize final in this year’s BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition, when she represented Wales.   She joins an impressive line-up of performers. Berlin’s visiting Sinfonie Orchester Schöneberg is conducted by Raphael Haeger. A choir of over 150 singers brings together three leading Welsh choirs – Cardiff Ardwyn Singers, Cardiff Polyphonic Choir, and Llandaff…

Letters and Post-it notes will be replaced by body implants and hologram technology as ways people communicate in the future, a new online survey for Barnardo’s reveals.   Polling firm YouGov asked 3,262 children and adults across Britain how they used to communicate, how they do now and how they think young people will talk to each other in 30 years’ time.   The survey coincides with 30 years since the launch of the world wide web and a new…

Bioflow, the leading manufacturer of magnetic therapy products worldwide has signed a two year fundraising partnership with the Pink Ribbon Foundation, ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness month in October. Part of the partnership sees Bioflow launch a dedicated pink Sport Flex Magnetic Therapy wristband, sales of which will raise money for the Pink Ribbon Foundation. The Pink Ribbon wristband will retail at £30 with Bioflow committing 10% of sales of all Bioflow Pink Ribbon bands to the Pink Ribbon Foundation….

@MyPossibleSelf | www.mypossibleself.com Emotional health and wellbeing service provider My Possible Self last year launched the UK’s first mobile self-help appwhich uses content that is clinically proven to reduce stress, feelings of anxiety and low mood. The My Possible Self app is a personalised self-help tool that helps you meet the stresses and strains in your life head on. The app empowers you to take charge of your thoughts and feelings to create a healthy, happy you. It is the…

Volunteers from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board have been shortlisted in two categories in the Helpforce Champions Awards 2019, providing national recognition of their fantastic contribution to volunteering in the NHS. The awards, which take place in central London on Friday 25 October, will celebrate the exciting ways in which volunteers across the country are giving their time to benefit patients, staff, and communities. Health Board volunteers have been shortlisted in two categories: Young Volunteer of the Year –…

Do you remember this sculpture? Are you in these photos? In 1972 Garth Evans created a large-scale sculpture that was placed in The Hayes, Cardiff city centre, for six months as part of an important, nationwide sculpture project. Following a successful crowd funding campaign supported by Art Happens with Art Fund, the sculpture has been restored and is coming home to its original location.   In collaboration with Chapter Arts Centre a short documentary film is being made about the…

In a new four part series, naturalist Iolo Williams looks at the wild side of town as he travels around Wales to understand why we’re seeing more wildlife moving in to our towns today and how they’ve successfully adapted to an urban environment. For birds and animals, towns are full of opportunities – great places to feed, find a mate, raise their young and keep safe and warm. From Cardiff to Conwy, Iolo sets out to meet those who have…