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The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has welcomed the news that fire and rescue services in Wales are to be given a statutory duty to respond to flooding emergencies. It now means England is the only nation in the UK where firefighters do not have a duty to respond to flooding. The new duty will come into effect in Wales on 1 April 2017. The Welsh Assembly has committed £1.8m in funding to replace ageing flooding and water rescue equipment as…
For some Shrove Tuesday is a great excuse to have fun with friends with whilst gorging on a delicious and cheap treat. For others Shrove Tuesday goes by without notice. However, even of those who do celebrate the holiday, many have no idea as to the history of the holiday. So for those of you who simply associate Shrove Tuesday with eating pancakes, keep on reading to become enlightened as to the true meaning of Shrove Tuesday. Shrove…
Shapeez, a pioneer in women’s bra and shaping solutions, launches in the UK its unique collection of bras and upper body shapewear. Support, sculpt, slim and smooth wearing Shapeez garments and achieve 360 degree perfection regardless of shape or size. Shapeez’s patented design and plush fabrics allow women to experience the utmost support and provides the ultimate fit and freedom of movement, superior to a traditional bra. The four-way stretch fabric evenly disperses weight across the torso to relieve excessive…
Redrow Homes South Wales took to the banks of the river Taff last weekend to take part in the Great Taff Tidy. Armed with bin bags and litterpickers, around 300 volunteers, including 17 staff members from the Redrow Homes South Wales Office, turned out to help clean up the Taff and its surrounding area. As the main sponsor of the Great Taff Tidy Redrow Homes also worked closely with Keep Wales Tidy to organise the event, which took…
Cardiff residents concerned about spiralling global inequality can find out how ordinary people around the world are fighting to close the gap between the haves and have nots, at a free event organised by Oxfam and ActionAid on Thursday [23 February]. Activists from Kenya and Nigeria will speak about life in their home countries, where despite fast-growing economies millions of people remain desperately poor. Inequality is starkly visible, as wealthy neighbourhoods sit alongside slum communities with no water or electricity….
Builders working on the refurbishment of The Philharmonic have uncovered original features which were buried under plasterboard and floorboards after the building suffered decades of patching up. A hidden lane which ran between the former Philharmonic Hotel and the Philharmonic Hall was discovered behind a bar at the venue. Developers first thought it was a series of fireplaces, until further investigation unearthed a lane running the entire width of the building. An original tiled floor was also found…
Fiona Phillips, Alzheimer’s Society and People’s Postcode Lottery Ambassador. Both my parents had dementia so I know first-hand how isolating it can be. This is why I feel so passionately about Alzheimer’s Society’s new service ‘Side by Side’ which helps people with dementia stay connected to their communities and keep doing the things they love. Last month, I learnt more about this life enriching service when I joined Irene, a fellow football fan, during a much anticipated match between my team, the mighty…
2017 is already shaping up to be another busy year for one of Cardiff’s most industrious theatre companies. Kicking off the year with rehearsals and preparation for their spring / summer productions; Legally Blonde, Seussical the Musical & RENT – for their Musical Theatre Company, Youth Academy & Senior Company (respectively) as the Theatre School students prepare for their Musical Theatre LAMDA exams & then Peter Pan as their summer production. This Easter holidays we kick start the juggarnaught of productions with…
By Sarah Jane Outten It’s no secret that I love Cardiff. Our city is so diverse and rich in culture that there really is something for everyone. We are blessed with an army of entrepreneurs that are varied and brave. This is good news for Cardiff, they encourage our city to grow, and we have so much on offer here that our fair city is one of the most sought after in the UK. What makes Cardiff particularly special is…
If you’re unfamiliar with Zumba, its name translates to mean “moving quickly and having fun”. It’s a fusion of dance and aerobics with added extras of fun, friendly banter, fitness and even a chance to help charity… Zumba Fitness Zumba is a great way to improve your fitness levels in a fun way. It’s great for weight management, strengthening/ toning muscles, cardiovascular health and improving co ordination. You definitely leave a class feeling warmer and like you’ve had a good…
