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  A new Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV) pathway has launched at University Hospital of Wales (UHW) to help patients in respiratory failure.   Staff on Ward B7, Respiratory at UHW have developed the new pathway which will ensure that patients in respiratory failure receive timely and effective care in the right place by the right team.   The new pathway includes a dedicated 4 bedded area on B7 for patients to receive care and treatment from the respiratory team on…

Another Strictly show at St Davids Hall   – I couldn’t wait to see what this show would have to offer? Well, let me share with you my thoughts: Strictly stars Aljaz Skorjanec, Giovanni Pernice and Gorka Marguez delivered a wonderful show that invited the whole audience to become involved in their world of dance. As Giovanni said at the beginning of the show ‘ The more you give it to us, the more we give it to you  and I  was…

To mark her 60th birthday, Annie Vickerstaff from Kington in Herefordshire, will be braving the murky and muddy challenge of the ‘World Bog Snorkelling Championship’, held in Llanwrtyd Wells in Wales on Sunday 25 August 2019.   She believes that age is just a number, and can’t wait to take on the testing circuit, in aid of working animal charity SPANA. She is bracing herself to participate in the 34th annual event, which has been described as one of the…

The fifth edition of the Italian Film Festival Cardiff will take place in Cardiff (Chapter Arts Centre and Penarth Pier Pavilion) between 14-17 November 2019. Starting from this year the IFFC will become the only festival dedicated to Italian Cinema in the United Kingdom which will award a prize to the best film as well as the best documentary from the past year. The first category will award a prize for the best Italian film released between 2018 and 2019,…

Two in three Brits suffered from loneliness this year and the female founded app is utilizing Bumble BFF to combat the social issue. LONDON, UK – Today, Bumble, the woman-first social connection app with over 65 million users worldwide, today announced the launch of their global campaign #askingforafriend, in partnership with activist, actress, and I Weigh founder Jameela Jamil on International Friendship Day.   With two in three Brits admitting to feeling lonely and 84% of Brits admitting it’s hard…

  A tremendous trio of projects from Wales are appealing for votes after reaching the finals of the 25th Birthday National Lottery Awards – the annual search for the UK’s favourite National Lottery-funded projects. Llanrumney Phoenix Amateur Boxing Club in Cardiff, St Fagan’s National Museum of History and the Behind the Label project beat off stiff competition from more than 700 organisations to reach the public voting stage in this year’s Awards, which celebrate the inspirational people and projects who…

From 27th July to 3rd August, Cardiff’s Bute Park welcomes over 500 players that are representing nearly 50 countries in the 17th Homeless World Cup. I got to chat to actor and activist Michael Sheen, and then with Mark Atkinson, who is ex-Army (Royal Regiment of Wales) and happens to be the Wales team goalkeeper for this event. Michael Sheen How did you get to be involved with the Homeless World Cup? I am involved because I was involved with…

Daniel Williams takes a tongue in cheek look at the benefits of being registered blind. It isn’t all bad – you won’t have initials after your name but to be registered severely sight impaired (blind) you don’t need to have complete sight loss but will need to meet certain criteria. So, whilst you may be able to see enough to get around in a reasonably upright manner (except after a visit to the pub), if you pass the test, you’re…

  This summer The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales’s Living Seas team invites you to join them on an epic adventure to celebrate National Marine Week. Search the Shore, Dive into a virtual world of Dolphins and Ramble those Rockpools!   Make the most of the coast with The Wildlife Trusts and spot shoreline treasures and ocean giants this National Marine Week.   The celebration runs from 27th July to 11th August 2019 – a fortnight to take advantage…

  A detailed account of the interesting and historical events, which have taken place inside the  ring over the years. • A number of fascinating knockout facts about the sport • Exploits of both male and female fighters who have made history inside the ring • Highlights from every weight division from straw-weight/mini-flyweight to heavyweight • Beautifully illustrated with many rare and unpublished images A Round of Boxing: A Trip Through Time looks at the many astonishing feats, which have…