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Wales’ largest sight loss charity is making a plea for volunteers for their involvement in HUB Festival in August. HUB Festival takes place over August Bank Holiday weekend from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August. The charity is looking for volunteers to give two hours of their time to help raise money to support people with sight loss in Wales, and in exchange they will receive a free weekend wristband! Carol McKinlay, RNIB Cymru’s Fundraising Manager, said: “This is an…
Deadline for entries: September 11 www.startupsawards.co.uk The 12th annual Startups Awards – the UK’s most prestigious awards for up-and-coming companies – are now open for entry. Sponsored by the UK’s favourite business insurance broker Simply Business and organised by Startups.co.uk, the number one website for start-ups and small businesses, the Awards recognise the success of Britain’s newest businesses which have been trading for four years or less. This year’s event will take place on Friday 27 November at the underground…
After a highly successful Made by Hand in 2014, the event’s organisers are pleased to announce that they will be bringing Wales’ largest contemporary craft festival back to Cardiff for a second year, from October 30th to November 1st 2015. Spread across three days in the heart of the city, at the historic and prestigious City Hall, Made by Hand brings together an exceptional, handpicked selection of 135 leading award-wining makers from all over Wales and the UK. The…
A hugely talented young Welsh singer who says music is her “family business” sang live on Terry Wogan’s hugely popular BBC Radio 2 show. Greta Isaac, 20, from Cowbridge, who comes from a long line of famous Welsh musicians, hit the national airwaves during Sir Terry’s Sunday morning programme. Greta, who sings mainly American-style folk numbers with their roots in the 1970s – most of which are her own compositions – while accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, reckons…
When the sun comes out, we Brits love making the most out of outdoor summer indulgences, whether it’s baking up treats ready for picnics or laying on a spread for celebratory street parties. And as a chocolate-loving nation, combining the heat with the sweet is always going to be a winner. Divine is the perfect ingredient to any chocolate recipe, with a smooth texture and excellent flavour. This is because all Divine chocolate is made with the finest quality Fairtrade…
With the festival season truly upon us, we have a festival survival kit up for grabs worth £250 courtesy of Reading Festival sponsors, Firestone. Including an air mattress, a tent, sleeping bag and torch, this bundle is packed with all the essential items no weekend warrior should be without! To win this prize, just ‘like’ the Cardiff Times Facebook Page and comment on this post why you’d like to win! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! Competition closes on the 28th of August!
DON’T SWEAT IT! INTRODUCING DANDI PATCH, THE INNOVATIVE NEW SOLUTION FOR EXCESSIVE PERSPIRATION Studies show that 1 in 2 people suffer from excessive sweating, however only 5 per cent of adults seek medical advice for the problem. Dandi Patch, the innovative underarm perspiration shield that has been clinically designed to be the discrete yet effective solution to this common problem, announces UK launch. Females aged between 18 and 34 are particularly effected by underarm sweat, with more than three in…
The Fragrance Shop Cardiff celebrated 21 years of success from Thursday 30th July – Monday 3rd August both in-store or online at www.thefragranceshop.co.uk As one of the largest independent fragrance retailers in the country, The Fragrance Shop marked this very special anniversary with a huge customer event. The bumper weekend was packed with more notes than the fruitiest fragrance, from huge giveaways to the chance to win an incredible trip for two to Croatia courtesy of Davidoff! Smell something you…
THE NOISE NEXT DOOR ‘Noise In The Hood’ BRAND NEW TOUR SEPTEMBER 22ND 2015 – 7th April 2016 ‘Hilarious’★★★★ Daily Telegraph ‘Astonishing’ ★★★★ Edinburgh Evening News Cardiff Times are running a competition to won tickets to see The Noise Next Door, see our Facebook page. On the 22nd September, the Noise head out onto the road again for their third National Tour as their audience queue to see them time and time again (for a new show every night) the phenomenal…
St David’s Hall Autumn & Winter 2015/16 Now On Sale! WHAT better way is there to get away from the hustle and bustle of a busy day than by escaping to a relaxing Lunchtime Concert? The new autumn and winter 2015/16 season at St David’s Hall offers a sensational series of soothing shows that will provide the perfect chance to unwind amid the sounds of serene strings and piano keys. Acclaimed organist William Whitehead (Tuesday 29 September) starts the…
