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31/03/2017

  Social media. A subject that will forever be controversial. Since I created my first MySpace account with Dad back in 2005 (xdance-aholicx), Social Media has evolved significantly and has expanded its branches beyond reach. With the dark net, deep net and hidden web just a few clicks away… it’s not a surprise that we have a negative opinion on the subject. MySpace to Bebo to Facebook to twitter to tumblr to Instagram. As I have grown older, social media…

31/03/2017

    LIMITED SEATS REMAINING! NATIONAL treasure Daniel O’Donnell is returning to St David’s Hall on Saturday 22 April 7.30pm– but hurry as only limited seats are remaining! Daniel is still as endearingly popular and last year some of his devoted fans camped outside St David’s Hall to secure their front row seats – a full THREE days before tickets went on sale! The Donegal star made history by becoming the first artist to have released an album in the…

31/03/2017

    LIMITED SEATS REMAINING! SHAKIN’ STEVENS is back by popular demand at St David’s Hall on Monday 24 April 7.30pm in support of his new album Echoes of Our Times. But you’ll need to be quick if you want to see the Cardiff singer performing in his hometown as only limited seats are remaining. Since releasing his first album A Legend in 1970, Shaky has achieved and maintained huge popularity across the world. This was particularly evident last year when…

31/03/2017

  Children around Wales are being offered free tennis coaching as part of a major programme to get thousands more youngsters playing the game. Tennis for Kids is a free six-week coaching programme for 5-8 year olds, who are new to tennis. The scheme was launched last year, and exceeded its GB-wide target of reaching 10,000 children. For 2017, the aim is to involve 20,000, with each receiving a free racket. In Wales, it is anticipated that more than 40…

31/03/2017

Parents of musical boys are encouraged to bring their young singers to the National Youth Boys’ Choir showcase concert at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama at 3pm on Wednesday 12 April. The boys, who are aged 9-15 and hail from around the UK, will perform on the back of a week’s rehearsals at Llandovery College, NYBC’s first-ever residential course to be held in Wales. The boys are selected at national auditions held annually in the autumn, and…

31/03/2017

  The Awards will take place on Sunday 8 October 2017 Cardiff, 30 March 2017: BAFTA Cymru-winning actor Michael Sheen has joined BAFTA Cymru in encouraging Welsh talent working in the vibrant film, television and games industries to self-nominate for this year’s Awards, which will take place on Sunday 8 October. Michael Sheen, who has received seven nominations across BAFTA’s Film, Television and Cymru Awards, and was presented with the BAFTA Cymru Sian Phillips Award in 2007, has joined the…

29/03/2017

A 24 year old science buff from Caerphilly has quashed gender stereotypes to secure her dream job as an aircraft engineer after completing an apprenticeship with GE Aviation. Jade Babbington left school in June 2010 at the age of 17 after completing A-levels in Maths, French and Chemistry. Like many of her friends she opted for the academic pathway and started studying for a master’s degree in Engineering at Cardiff University. After just six months, Jade realised that classroom-based learning…

29/03/2017

The Ladies Forum and Mens Group at All Saints Church, Cyncoed are holding a Coffee Morning on Saturday 13th May from 10:30am in the church hall, admission £3. Stalls will include Cakes, Plants, “Feel Good” items and a Raffle. A concert by The Cardiff Arms Park Male Choir, will be held at the same church on the evening of Wednesday 24th May at 7.30pm Admission £5 by ticket or at the door on the evening. There will also be a Raffle…

29/03/2017

Celebrity stylist and award winning TV favourite, Gok Wan is delighted to announce that he will be getting up close and personal with his fans at a series of glamorous events this spring and due to popular demand, the events will now feature fashion and styling for every occasion, as well as wedding attire for brides to be. Gok will be on hand to deliver his much sought after advice in Cardiff, Leeds, Worcester, Northumberland, Nottingham and Sheffield.   The…

29/03/2017

    Roath Rocks is so much more than just music. The music festival runs annually, promoting local artists from in and around Cardiff, with proceeds going to various different charities. The organisation also regularly puts on great gigs in various venues around the country’s capital. But the real story is the founder of Roath Rocks, Wayne Courtney. One of our columnists for the magazine, an award winning fundraiser, and an all round great guy, Wayne Courtney dedicates his time to helping…