Blog

Healthier people spend more time in the kitchen BEING slim doesn’t have to mean swerving the kitchen to avoid temptation – as according to new research, those who spend more time preparing food are healthier than those who merely dash in and out. A new study released by ElectrIQ, a manufacturer of affordable kitchen gadgets and household appliances, has found that those who spend 45 minutes or more in the kitchen per day have lower BMIs than those who only…

ONLY 25% OF PEOPLE IN CARDIFF KNOW THEIR NEIGHBOUR’S NAME REVEALS WEBER® SURVEY At a time when politicians have pledged to strengthen local communities, it seems our new government may have a tough job on their hands as less than 5% of British people profess to know their neighbours names reveals a survey by Weber®; the world’s favourite barbecue brand. The survey of over 2,000 UK residents by Weber® reveals the scale of our anti-social behaviour as one in five admitted…

Become a volunteer for Heart Research UK and help m ake your community live healthier, happier, longer lives. With June bringing National Volunteer Week, Heart R esearch UK are seeking out the help of local volunteers all over the country to help th em beat the country’s biggest killer, heart disease. Any time you can give takes them one step closer to winning the battle and with one person dying in the UK every seven minutes, it’ s a battle…

– Singha partners with Street Food Cardiff –   Singha Beer [pronounced ‘sing’], the original beer of Thailand, is packing its bar and heading to the circus for a residency at the Big Top throughout this summer’s Street Food Cardiff Night Market (1 May – 28 June). Food lovers visiting the Street Food Circus this summer will be able to sample the authentic Thai beer at the Singha bar and pair it with their favourite street treats for the entire…

A great day out for garden lovers The Usk Open Gardens Weekend has  become a regular fixture for garden lovers in South Wales Always held the last weekend of June (27th and 28th this year), the weekend is a chance to see many of the lovely private gardens in Usk.  Around twenty gardens will be open, large and small,  ranging from cottage gardens to the grand sweep of Usk Castle’s glorious borders. “It is like a secret castle that no…

CARLUCCIO’S OPENS ITS DOORS IN MERMAID QUAY, CARDIFF BAY Carluccio’s is now open in Mermaid Quay. The second to launch in the capital of Wales, the new restaurant and foodshop brings the very best and true flavours of Italy to Cardiff Bay, just minutes from the city centre. Serving freshly prepared Italian food and drink all day every day, Carluccio’s at Mermaid Quay has whatever you fancy, whenever you fancy it. From breakfast and brunches through to leisurely lunches, the…

Go Against the Grain with Gluten Free Ravioli No need to avoid the delicious taste of fresh, homemade pasta with this recipe for gluten free sweet potato ravioli. Filled with sweet potato and goat’s cheese, these parcels make an authentic Italian dinner that everyone will enjoy.  What’s more, the goat’s cheese can also be left out for a dairy free dish. Sweet potatoes, which are full of vitamins, minerals and high in fibre, are just as delicious in the summer…

Pregnant?  Thinking about the upcoming birth?  Come immerse yourself in positivity, bust the myths and build skills and resources to achieve your own positive birth.  The workshop is the first in South Wales designed by the Positive Birth Movement and will be facilitated by an experienced Birth Doula and Midwife.  Contact us ASAP as places are limited.

The Wales women’s over-35s team defeated England, Scotland and Ireland to win the Four Nations title at the Bolton Arena. The team comprised Ellen Jones, of the XL Academy/ Cardiff Metropolitan University; Linda Jones, who is a coach at David Lloyd, Finchley; and Carys Rees, a coach at Abergavenny. The women won all three matches in each of the three rubbers against the other home nations, ending with a maximum six points from the tournament. The men’s over-50s also did…

NatWest has created a new fund for charities, social enterprises, community groups, state-funded schools and colleges across the UK and Ireland, to enable them to support disadvantaged communities, helping people to learn new skills, get into the world of work or set up their own business. The Skills & Opportunities fund launches on Monday 11 May. Representatives of qualifying organisations can apply for funding of up to £35,000 for their projects via a new website http://skillsandopportunitiesfund.natwest.com. £2.5m of funding is…