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St David’s Hall Saturday 12 March 7.30pm BOTH ARTISTS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PHONE INTERVIEWS! BRITPOP hero Chris Helme is coming to St David’s Hall armed with an arsenal of solo songs and his most powerful weapon – his voice! Plus, he’s bringing Aberdare singer-songwriter Ragsy with him as support for this special show in the L3 Lounge on Saturday 12 March at 7.30pm. Chris first shot to prominence as the frontman of John Squire’s post-Stone Roses band The Seahorses after…

The Royal Mint is looking for young designers across South Wales to enter a competition to design both sides of a very special medal – lucky winners will have their design struck in bronze for presentation to Her Majesty The Queen to wish her a very happy 90th birthday.   The Royal Mint Museum’s Education Manager, Lucy-Ann Pickering said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for the primary schoolchildren of South Wales to show off their talent for design. We are…

Kate Ball knew she had the nugget of a great business plan when she had the idea for ‘Mini First Aid’ in the middle of the night; but she certainly didn’t expect her business to so quickly attract other enterprising Mums itching to take on a piece of the action.   Having developed a successful business since launching Mini First Aid in 2014 (winning a Top 100 New Business Award from Mumpreneur UK in 2015), Kate is keen to go…

To commemorate the 11th anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day, Wyn Evans, a column writer for Cardiff Times, and loving father to his Down Syndrome daughter , shared a moving status on his facebook page yesterday: ‘I’ve often wondered what I would say or do if someone dissed Angharad or her Down Syndrome in front of her and me. I hope I would respond politely but informatively. I hope I would respond at all. I’m lucky, cos I have the…

Local businesses offer help for the campaign. Shared office space and coworking community venture Indycube has agreed to hold copies of the petition for signature collection in its city centre locations. Indycube is Wales’ fastest growing network of co-workers and its services include desk hire, business support and workshops.  It has locations all over Wales, with five in Cardiff city centre. Founder of Indycube, Mark Hooper said, “”We’re really pleased to be supporting the campaign for an elected Mayor for…

Agencies supporting UK’s young people need better collaboration to address increasingly complex issues says Central YMCA Chief. Research by charity Central YMCA has revealed the biggest causes of harm to young people in Britain today – with failing to succeed within the education system, a lack of employment opportunities, and issues related to body image topping the list. The research questioned 1600 16-25 year olds in the UK about the major challenges they face and the factors most affecting their…

Ever wondered what it would be like to see your child’s name up in lights? Is your little one developing a big personality? If so, Oxfam needs you. We are currently searching the length and breadth of the country for budding young stars to be the face of Dressed by the Kids Day, an exciting new fundraising event from Oxfam. Dressed By The Kids Day, which launches in March and takes place on 29th April 2016, aims to unite families…

Sandi Toksvig is Politically Incorrect   St David’s Hall Thursday 10 March 7.30pm   THE multi-talented Sandi Toksvig is getting the Party started with her superb new stand-up show at St David’s Hall on Thursday 10 March.   Last year the comedian, activist, writer, TV personality and national treasure co-founded the Women’s Equality Party, which is already the UK’s fastest growing political group!   And to celebrate this remarkable feat, Sandi is heading out on a fundraising tour entitled Sandi Toksvig…

Social enterprise Indycube backs campaign to collect signatures Local businesses offer help for the campaign Shared office space and co-working community venture Indycube has agreed to hold copies of the petition for signature collection in its city centre locations. Indycube is Wales’ fastest growing network of co-workers and its services include desk hire, business support and workshops.  It has locations all over Wales, with five in Cardiff city centre. Founder of Indycube, Mark Hooper said, “”We’re really pleased to be…

  KICKING OFF ST DAVID’S DAY WEEK Celebrations start in the Capital To kick off St David’s Day week there’s a range of exciting events, bursting with Welsh produce.   A host of golden daffodils, the national symbol of Wales, will greet visitors to Cardiff Farmers Riverside Market this Sunday 28 February. The renowned market will be packed with stalls, and there will be a special tasting of the market produce. Expect hot Welsh cakes, farm reared meats, artisan vegetarian…