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Cardiff based film and TV producer, Berwyn Rowlands, who founded the biggest international LGBT+ short film prize in the world, is in line for recognition after being nominated for a 2021 National Lottery Award. Berwyn, originally from Anglesey but who lives in Cardiff,  has been shortlisted in the Arts category of this year’ National Lottery Awards for his outstanding work over 15 years as the Founder and Festival Director of the Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival. Berwyn is flying the…

Aberayron County School hockey team, 1904 – Casglu’r Tlysau   A strategic framework to ensure the ongoing support, protection, and engagement of the sporting heritage of Wales has opened for consultation. The Framework has been funded by the Welsh Government and was developed by a Specialist Panel for the Sporting Heritage of Wales. The panel launched in April 2020 and includes a range of sporting heritage specialists. The panel conducted targeted audience research and engagement activities across the sport, education,…

Applications are now open for a new music industry project, Honey Sessions, which launches this summer to educate, mentor and inspire young songwriters, artists and producers aged 16-26 who create Hip Hop, Rap, Grime, R’n’B and Pop Music in Wales.  The ‘Honey Sessions’ will take place throughout August 2021, and will provide a unique opportunity for five young artists and five producers to work together to make brand new music, further their knowledge of the industry and enhance their creative…

A Newport-based sustainable clothing company is encouraging businesses of all sizes to consider apprenticeships to help create a future pipeline of talent and build a new generation of industry leaders. The Welsh Government is offering funding of up to £4,000 for each apprentice an employer recruits in a bid to support businesses and workers in recovering from the impacts of coronavirus. Loopster Ltd is a digital platform which sells high street and designer second-hand clothing for a fraction of the…

A host of Team GB athletes including James Jones from Swansea are urging the nation to come together again for the next big sporting event, by taking part in Game On – Team GB and the British Red Cross’ Olympic fundraising challenge during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.  Game On asks the public to set themselves a challenge to complete during  the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, whether that’s sprinting lengths of your local park, taking on a heptathlon in your back garden or completing a one-minute plank for every medal won by Team…

Seven nurses from the Philippines who have been members of the care team at Tŷ Hafan, the children’s hospice for Wales, for over twenty years have been honored by the hospice for their exemplary service and dedication. Senior Management paid tribute to the dedication, personal sacrifice and hard work of Livet Eyao, Emee Miller, Mai Mai Mallari, Myra Belonio, Gigi Ricaforte, Leila Gariando and Anne Alog, all children’s palliative care nurses, who were gathered together in the grounds of the hospice in Sully, near Cardiff. Speaking in front of socially-distanced…

Dogs Trust Cardiff  is offering families the chance to take part in free classes to help children learn how to stay safe around dogs. The interactive 90-minute sessions, which will include games, quizzes and role play, will focus on helping children understand how to behave around dogs both at home and when out and about, and how to be kind to their four-legged friends. They will also learn about how dogs communicate with their human friends. Education Officer, Hayley Rees, says:  “Dogs are wonderful companions but,…

A striking display of expertly crafted flowers within the grounds of Cardiff Castle opened to the public on Saturday (July 24). Launched by Cardiff charity City Hospice earlier this year, the Forever Flowers campaign celebrates the lives of loved ones in a special way with unique and lasting tributes. Supporters were invited to pre-order the limited-edition flowers to remember cherished family members, friends and loved ones. The campaign received an incredible response and over a thousand Forever Flowers feature in…

As lock down begins to ease across the UK, many are suffering from social anxiety so it’s important to sustain this community camaraderie whilst easing back into socialising beyond Covid. The pandemic has also undoubtedly bought about a renewed sense of community spirit not seen since war time.  Rooted in community, there’s been a wealth of positive stories – from standing on doorsteps clapping for frontline workers, to local heroes such as Captain Tom offering a glimmer of hope and capturing the heart of the nation. The following guide compiled by…

Formed in 1979, Level 42 entered their fifth decade in 2020, planning to mark that with the ‘From Eternity To Here’ tour, which of course had to be postponed. AEG Presents is delighted to announce that the band will now undertake the rescheduled 24-date UK tour in 2021.  Remaining tickets are on sale via aegpresents.co.uk [all tickets purchased for postponed 2020 dates remain valid]. The ‘From Eternity To Here’ UK tour will see the band play the length and breadth of…