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On the 24th February 2017 I went to go and see ‘The Duchess of Malfi’ at the Llanover Hall Arts Centre in Canton, which was originally written by John Webster. A play that highlights the abuse of women and their struggles, which this new cast also brought to the light.  This version of the play was directed by Martin Newman alongside the production managers CJ Friday and James McNeill, and their vision brought to life by an extremely talented cast;…

WHAT? Physical installation of sculpture; time-lapse film and free repro photos available WHO?  WWF Cymru and artist Lulu Quinn WHEN?  Saturday 18 March 2017 (starting from 9am till 5pm) WHERE? National Assembly for Wales – Senedd building – outside main entrance WHY?  First time sculpture of this kind suspended from Assembly, opportunity for public to see spectacle and still get involved by adding message on WWF Cymru webpage or taking selfie Earth Hour is 10-years-old. WWF Cymru, the Welsh arm…

Research by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has helped halve death rates from heart and circulatory disease in Wales over the past 50 years. Our scientific research has helped to revolutionise treatments which means that around 70% of people now survive a heart attack. Our research has also pioneered the surgical techniques that ensure most babies now survive congenital heart disease. Before the BHF, 4 in 5 children born with congenital heart disease died before their first birthday. Today thanks…

250 cinemas are hosting dedicated autism friendly cinema screenings this month right across the UK in partnership with Dimensions, a national not-for-profit support provider for people with learning disabilities and autism. ODEON cinemas show their autism friendly screening on a different Sunday each month at 10.15am. They also show an additional screening aimed at older audiences on a chosen Monday night. This month’s general autism friendly screening is Beauty and the Beast, showing on Sunday 26th Vue cinemas show their…

What do a vivacious vicar, an ambitious warrior and a host of Monty Python characters have in common? They’re all part of this year’s Cardiff Open Air Theatre Festival. Everyman Theatre, Cardiff’s premier drama company, has just announced this summer’s programme of outdoor shows. Now the largest event of its kind outside London, organisers promise 2017 will be the biggest event in its 35-year history. Macbeth, The Vicar of Dibley and Spamalot are among the seven shows being staged in…

Schools and local football teams in the South Wales area are being urged to Club Together in support of grassroots football teams. Topps, the UK’s leading collectibles company is offering youngsters in the area the chance to win a training day with Premier League and Manchester City superstar, Kevin De Bruyne, a Premier League Manager (past or present) and a week-long adventure holiday camp as part of its annual Club Together competition. Topps is inviting teachers, coaches and parents from…

With just days to go until Red Nose Day on Friday 24th March, TK Maxx in Cardiff is hosting a stand-up show with a sizeable difference. On Monday 20th March an area of the flagship store on the Hayes in Cardiff will be transformed into the world’s smallest comedy club. The pop-up may be small in size but it promises big laughs, with Bristol comedian Mark Olver taking to the stage to have shoppers rolling in the aisles. Come along…

On Sunday 11th June 2017 hundreds of farms across the UK will throw open their gates to welcome the public and showcase the fascinating world of farming. As well as being a fun and informative day out for all the family, LEAF Open Farm Sunday also gives visitors the opportunity to see first-hand all that farmers do and the impact their work has on all our lives. This so often misunderstood industry has a vital role in not only producing…

This is the World’s only obstacle course with real Gladiators, and it’s coming to Cardiff on 22 July. The official Charity Partner is Ty Hafan and all runners are encouraged to support them. Tŷ Hafan is one of the UK’s leading paediatric palliative care charities and offers care to children and support for their families, throughout Wales. Throughout the course all runners will face obstacles like giant foamy slides, bouncing inflatables and wobbly water bridges, not forgetting over 20 friendly Gladiators! Find out more and sign up…

West Wales is without a doubt one of my favourite places to visit. With beaches, parks, castles and museums all pretty much on your doorstep, there’s nothing not to like for a relaxing break. Only around an accessible hour away from Cardiff, and in the rural countryside of Kidwelly, situates Cwrt Y Cadno. It’s an ancient barn dating back to the 16th century that offers all the charismatic serenity that West Wales has to offer. The barn has now been fully…