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New commuter-friendly summaries of leading business books launched Britain’s rail network, buses and the Tube are about to be turned into the country’s biggest learning zone, enabling busy professionals to learn the lessons of respected business leaders and self-help experts in the time it takes to get to work in the morning. A new service has launched in the UK, Joosr (www.joosr.com) – providing downloadable non-fiction book summaries that can be read in just 20 minutes. The subscription-based app offers top quality summaries of some of the world’s most…

Rant Media, Thud Media and Cube Kids enjoy success at the Cardiff ceremony Cardiff, 18th June 2016: The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) in Wales, BAFTA Cymru, announced the winners of the British Academy Cymru Games Award and four commendations. The ceremony, now in its fourth year, was held at the Tramshed as part of the Wales Games Development Show.   Pictured right: Host Gareth David-Lloyd (Ianto from Torchwood) Rantmedia (pictured below) won the Best Game Award for…

As Britain gears up to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s birth and in the run-up to the launch of the film adaption of The BFG, VisitBritain is showcasing to the world what makes Britain a GIANT – and family-friendly – tourism destination. The national tourism organisation is today (Monday 20 June) launching an international ‘Where Giant Dreams come to Life‘ film tourism campaign in its first-ever collaboration with Disney, producer of The BFG. The film, directed by Steven Spielberg…

  Cardiff Safety Deposit (CSD) is the first of its kind in Cardiff; with banks no longer providing the highly valued safety deposit service, this independent company has stepped in to fulfill the need for the protection of your jewellery, cash and all other items of value – both financial and sentimental. Manufactured out of materials independently tested and built to resist not only electrical impact and cutting/grinding machines but also explosive charges, these vaults are virtually indestructible. And with…

Public Health Wales is helping raise awareness of myeloma as part of the national awareness week (21-28 June). Recent analysis of Welsh Cancer Intelligence and Surveillance Unit data shows that the survival rate for this second most common cancer of the blood is increasing rapidly in Wales, partly due to improved treatment. Myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells within the bone marrow. Any place in the body where bone marrow is normally active can be affected (eg spine, rib…

Bring out the adventure in him! Swing by Treetop Adventure golf anytime, any day and enjoy a round or two of indoor mini-golf, on route to a family fun filled day. Treetop Adventure Golf features two rainforest-themed 18-hole courses – the Ancient Explorer course and the Tropical Trail. Treetop Adventure Golf immerses players in a rainforest environment with 20ft towering trees and a 60ft long colour-changing river. Players will also have to putt their way through moving branches, over 5,600 trees and plants and 550 metres of vines. The Ancient Explorer…

As well as the stellar line up of international chefs, this year’s Abergavenny Food Festival will showcase an array of musical performers for not one, but two evenings of music, dancing and food on the 16 and 17 September. The Food Festival parties are without doubt the hottest tickets in town. You can boogie the night away next to some of the UKs top chefs, eat mind blowing food to keep your energy levels high and watch a spectacular firework…

Now you can #flyforafiver at Go Air, Wales’ largest trampoline park!  Liven up your weekdays for just a fiver! With over 120 trampolines, six super size foam pits, bounce basketball, trampoline dodgeball court and twin tumble tracks, an hour’s open jumping at Go Air will just “fly by”! Whilst you’re there, check out the impressive timetable of energising fitness classes, parkour sessions and trampolining lessons then refuel in the 100 seater café with it’s tempting range of barista brewed coffee…

FIERY Flamenco guitarist Juan Martín brings his virtuoso skills to the L3 Lounge at St David’s Hall next Tuesday (21 June). Starting at 8pm, this captivating concert in the Roots Unearthed series promises a spectacular showcase from a legendary performer, who was once voted one of the top three guitarists in the world by Guitar Player magazine. A native of Andalucía, Juan’s celebrated and highly distinctive compositional style has influenced several generations of artists and led to collaborations with acts…

15th June 2016: Proton Partners International will deliver a cancer network for the UK to improve treatment, care, survival and research, said its Chief Executive Officer Mike Moran. Speaking at the International Festival for Business (IFB) 2016 in Liverpool, Mr Moran discussed Proton Partners’ progress in bringing three proton beam therapy centres to the UK and the importance of making the treatment more available for patients across the country. There are currently no operational high-energy proton beam therapy facilities in…