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The Space2Be team with ION Group’s Robin Sowden Taylor (furthest right) and Richard Hughes (next on the right) and Rachael Sowden Taylor (far left).   An innovative partnership between Cardiff-based health and wellness provider The ION Group and Space2B at The Maltings, will see the launch of an onsite 300sq m ION class-based fitness facility at the historic location. Founded by former Wales and Cardiff Blues Rugby player Robin Sowden-Taylor, The ION Group will deliver an exciting timetable of functional…

Photo credit: Alex Kozobolis Contemporary composer Erland Cooper, who frequently collaborates with natural elements, has been commissioned to create an original piece of music to soundtrack the floral transformation of The Tower of London. Entitled Superbloom, the forthcoming installation celebrates the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen this year. The project, marking Her Majesty the Queen’s 70 years on the throne, is named after a rare and incredible natural phenomenon, where whole landscapes are miraculously transformed into sheets of…

The wonderful Jack Savoretti certainly gave a dazzling two-hour performance at the Motorpoint Arena on Friday 25th March. It was clear from the moment he stepped out that the crowd didn’t want to go ‘Home’ – the name of the song which we absolutely believe was his best performance of the night. Countless varying elements to Jack’s performance made for an extremely captivating concert.   Jacks opening song ‘I remember us’ showed from the start that he had a strong,…

North Wales’ Theatr Clwyd today announced the cast of Seiriol Davies’ brand new musical Milky Peaks. Set in a fictional village in Snowdonia that is nominated for the ‘Britain’s Best Town’ award, this hilarious comedy follows three lost souls and a shabby drag queen as they try to save their community’s heart all while the dark side of the award threatens to blow the community apart. Milky Peaks is a production by Theatr Clwyd, Áine Flanagan Productions and Seiriol Davies….

Cardiff-based apprentice, Nooh Omar Ibrahim, wants to create a new inclusive rugby community in Wales after falling in love with the sport during his apprenticeship. He wants to encourage other young people who are thinking about their next steps to seize any opportunity available and follow their passion. Nooh, from Cardiff, has always relished sport, but unexpectedly landed in the field of rugby after struggling in college. “When I was at school thinking about my next steps, I was encouraged…

To get children in Wales and across the UK thinking about ‘everyday maths’, leading edtech provider Renaissance Learning has launched an exciting drawing competition for primary schools. Pupils across Wales are being asked to think big about how maths can be found in the everyday and create imaginative artwork showing their vision of where they can see and experience maths in the world around them. The overall winning school will receive £2,000 towards a trip, whilst the individual winners from each of…

  Photographer – Ben Porter WWF’s Earth Hour is a global movement, which brings hundreds of millions of people together across the globe to unite and show that they care about the future of our planet, our one shared home. This year Earth Hour will take place on Saturday March 26th 8:30-9:30pm with homes, businesses, and landmarks all over Wales due to take part.    Last year thousands of people from all over Wales came together to show case creative ways to…

Left to Right – Ed (Yr9), Clea (Yr9), Leo (Yr.8) & Leia (Yr.8) and Learning Resource Manager – Mrs Helen Sturcbecher   A team from The Bishop of Llandaff C.I.W High School has won its regional heat of the National Literacy Trust’s National Reading Champions Quiz. Beating out 12 other schools from Wales, The Bishop of Llandaff C.I.W High School sailed through to victory in the opening stage of the only national reading quiz which is entirely dedicated to knowledge…

The Prince’s Countryside Fund (PCF) is inviting applications for grants of up to £25,000 over two years for projects that benefit people in rural communities in the UK. The PCF’s grant programme aims to empower rural communities by funding community-led solutions that improve their viability and resilience. The direct impact that these projects have on the lives of those that live and work in the countryside is why the PCF is committed to investing £500,000 in grants each year. This…

An innovative and exciting new training offering has been launched by former Dragons CEO Stuart Davies as part of his growing business consultancy. It sees a stable of high-profile associates coming together to deliver a range of knowledge transfer masterclasses, based on the experience and expertise gained during successful and varied careers at the top of their professions. The associates are drawn from backgrounds in business, government, military, police, sport and third sector organisations, with former First Minister Carwyn Jones…