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On Saturday 21st September, Tesco customers at Cardiff Countisbury Express were given the chance to take part in a lucky dip to find a specially created gold version of Tesco’s famous blue voting token. Llanrumney United was one of three local charities that customers could vote for to receive the £5,000 Golden Grant as part of Tesco’s Stronger Starts scheme. Sarah Mace, Club Secretary at Llanrumney United, said: “This Golden Grant means the absolute world to us and…
A dozen award winners were recognised for their commitment to never stop learning and inspirational stories at the joyous ceremony held at The Coal Exchange, Cardiff. Each Inspire! winner demonstrated how learning can offer second chances, help create new career opportunities, build confidence and help communities become vibrant and successful. The winners included schoolteacher Inas Alali, who fled war-torn Syria with her two children following the death of her husband, to build a new life in her adopted…
Candlelight Halloween: Horror Movie Soundtracks Fever’s Candlelight concert series is set to light up Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff with special Halloween-themed shows. These haunted evenings will feature favorite movie soundtracks, including The Addams Family, Beetlejuice, Ghostbusters, The Exorcist, Thriller, and many more. The unique musical program welcomes everyone from 8 years old and promises to be a fun and spooky night for all. Candlelight Concerts are a series of original music concerts created by Fever aimed at democratizing the access to classical music. This innovative format represents a unique…
Looking for a great day out this October Half Term week? How about a trip on the amazing Vale of Rheidol Railway? It is the perfect day out and a wonderful way to see the stunning Cambrian Mountains countryside from a vantage point you can only get to by train. The Vale of Rheidol’s beautifully restored 1920s steam locomotives will take you through 12 miles of glorious Ceredigion scenery on one of the most spectacular railway journeys in the UK. Sit…
AGE 15-18? LOVE MUSIC? The Benedetti Foundation’s new free Youth Ambassador Programme for 15 – 18-year-olds across the UK continues in Spring 2025 with its second course. The programme is open to singers and instrumentalists and is aimed at anyone of this age currently in secondary-level education/home education who is passionate about music and sharing it with the world. It will offer an insight into what a career in music could look like. The Youth Ambassador Programme’s Spring 2025 course…
Sion Hughes (centre) and Calum Smith (left) with their mentor Graham Tinsley preparing to represent Wales in the Global Chefs Challenge. Two talented Welsh chefs will be representing their home country and the UK when they take on the world’s best at the Global Chefs Challenge final in Singapore in October. Wrexham-based Sion Hughes, 26, head chef at The Spa at Carden Park, near Chester, is teaming up again with Calum Smith, 23, pastry chef at Shrewsbury School,…
Several of Cardiff’s landmarks were lit up in purple on the 1st October 24, to mark the start of City Hospice’s annual Light up a Life appeal and recognise the specialist palliative and end of life care the charity has been providing to the people of Cardiff for 40 years. The iconic locations across the city that turned purple included Cardiff Castle, Mermaid Quay, and Roath Park. The illuminations highlighted City Hospice’s Light up a Life appeal which aims to…
The UK’s most outstanding recent building projects went head-to-head for top national accolades at the RICS Awards Grand Final last night, where Lisvane & Llanishen Reservoirs Visitor Centre was awarded Land Management & Sustainable Development project of the year. Built in the late-19th century, Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs are a Victorian landmark. After acquiring the site in 2016, Welsh Water worked closely with the local community to transform the site into a health and well-being hub. The redevelopment…
Emerging green industries, ranging from sustainable electronics and making houses fit for the future to natural product development for the environment, will all benefit from new £25 million UKRI investment announced today that will bring jobs, skills and prosperity to areas across the UK. Through the ‘Accelerating the Green Economy’ programme, five new centres will bring together researchers, businesses, local leaders and key partners to help co-develop and deliver new products and processes to bring them successfully to market….
Calon Hearts, a local Welsh charity dedicated to supporting heart health across Wales is really upset to announce the possible cancellation of this year’s highly anticipated Christmas Lights event in Llandaff. The decision comes after facing staggering council costs that have made it currently impossible to go ahead with the much loved event. Without a sponsor, this event will have to be called. The funds we raise through this event help to fund free heart screening events,…
