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I never envisaged that at 41 years of age, I would morph into my Mother and Victor Meldrew, but I really hate litter. Fag ends, take away coffee cups and pop cans make me furious when I see them clogging up my neighbourhood. However, there is something more serious than just littering in my view, rubbish really can be a serious problem in my neighbourhood. I live in  a flood area – I don’t live near a river nor the…

Comic Relief Live arrived in Cardiff Bay last night for the first of a series of unique comedy gigs taking place around the country ahead of this year’s Red Nose Day on Friday 24th March. The show, at the packed Glee Club in Cardiff Bay, was hosted by Carmarthen comic Elis James.  It featured an exciting line-up of some of the freshest and funniest stars of the future, including Dane Baptiste, Lou Sanders, Ivo Graham, Sarah Callaghan and Wales’ own…

Having recently exploded back on to our screens as a contestant on BBC Strictly Come Dancing, we chat to the Chicago born vocal powerhouse Anastacia, about the show, her upcoming UK Ultimate Collection tour and her new records! Wyburn & Wayne – Hi Anastacia how’re you today? Anastacia – I’m great thank you, it’s a lovely sunny day here! W&W – Yes here in Cardiff too! It’s Nathan Wyburn speaking, we’ve met before with the sushi art and I’ve also…

If you are living with a lung condition come and join ‘Singing for Lung Health Cardiff’.  We meet on Wednesdays from 13.45 – 14.45 at Llandaff North Scout Hall, Belle Vue Crescent, CF14 2FJ. Cost: £3 per session or pay whatever you can.  The important thing is that you come and help your lung health to improve so if you cannot pay, please still come along. Anyone with a lung condition is welcome. No previous singing experience is required, so…

Continuing her series of articles exploring small businesses and entrepreneurs in Cardiff, this month Sarah-Jane revisits Cwtch Mindful Hair and Beauty, and finds the salon has already been nominated for an award after only five months of trading! Happy New Year! 2017 has arrived with, what seems, a bump! 2016 was a challenging year for us all on many levels so it seems only right that we dust ourselves down and start a fresh. With busy lifestyles it is all…

In our society today mental health is something that is dominantly focused upon, but is still in some cases over looked, and while many people wish to help those who struggle with psychological issues, many fail. Stacey Suter is one of the few people in today’s society who was willing to dedicate her spare time to helping those who need it, by opening a non-profitable craft and coffee club known as ‘Suter’s Crafts and Cuppa’ in Cardiff.  Stacey says her…

Do you enjoy reading? Can you spare 2 hours a week to do something extraordinary and share the joy of literacy, numeracy or creativity? If so, you could be just the person Volunteering Matters is looking for! Volunteering Matters has joined with Save the Children to promote and enhance basic skills, on a one-to-one basis, in schools. If you like time with children and enjoy reading, maths, board games, music or crafts, please consider becoming a valued learning volunteer with…

Much has happened over the Season of Good Will to All Men (and Women). Here’s an extract for you starting with a career development interview genuinely overheard in my local pub, The Foot-in-Mouth, between a disgruntled lady employee and her boss. I emailed this to myself having typed it into my phone in “real time” as the drama unfolded: “I don’t want to mention individuals’, I just keep my head down and avoid contact.” What about Shirley then? “Oh, she’s…

So I was in Sainsbury’s, Swansea Marina, hard at another well-deserved sandwich when one of life’s annoying little cameos developed in front of me.  Why is it that some people insist on sitting at a dirty and un-cleared table rather than find another one which is ready for occupation? Anyway, a wife who was very much in charge, sat husband down amongst somebody else’s dirty crockery and then proceeded to complain many times about the dirty table. Eventually the husband, in…

Love comes in all shapes, sizes and colours, which is why Carluccio’s is spreading the amore further this Valentine’s Day. Celebrate the day of love with a sweetheart, family or a best friend by poring over a chocolate-lover’s dream of smooth gianduja, moreish biscuit kisses and the classically-elegant chocolate rose, encased in gift set graphics inspired by iconic Italian brand Fiorucci. Carluccio’s Valentine’s collection has received an injection of Eighties nostalgia with neon lettering, graffiti prints and sharing boxes decked…