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Last year Ireland was the third expert market for Welsh goods (by value) accounting for £2.5 billion. Europa Road have launched a first of its kind service To support this vital trading relationship, Cardiff based road freight experts Europa Road have launched a first of its kind service on all of its daily routes between the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain, designed to remove post Brexit challenges. Europa Road provides market leading European road freight services, its Cardiff site is at Cardiff Gate Business…
On 1st June 2024, serving Royal Navy officer, Lt Commander Alex Miles began his Land’s End to John O’Groats 1,000-mile trail run fundraising for the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) and Alabaré, a homelessness charity assisting veterans. Alex, who was born and raised in Newport, South Wales, will be running for 37 days and over 70,000ft of elevation on a bespoke route which has been designed by race organiser, Run Britannia, to take in some of the most…
Cardiff residents will have the opportunity to see the impact art has on their brainwaves this month. The new technology, which shows brainwaves in real time and in 3D, is being brought to South Wales by Art Fund – the national charity for art – as part of a UK-wide tour. Visitors will be able to test the technology out for themselves on June 21st and 22nd at Chapter. The tech will be available to try for free in the…
The summer solstice is upon us, with sun-drenched days and with that comes this momentous occasion. Observed in Neolithic times, this mystical marvel marks the longest day of the year. It’s a day brimming with history, folklore, and the sheer joy of summer’s warmth. From sunrise to sunset people will be involved with celebrations and some parts of the nation come alive with festivities. The summer solstice falls on 21st of June, people gear up to celebrate this day with…
Charity rugby side, The Headway Select XV, will take on UWIC Old Boys XV at Cardiff Arms Park on the 22nd June as a prelude to the the Springboks v Wales and Barbarians v Fiji games. Both sides will boast a number of notable players, including former internationals Chris Czekaj and Dominic Day, alongside others who have played at the highest level in England and Wales. The Team has a mission to enjoy the game while raising awareness about acquired brain…
Leading sports and entertainment hospitality provider, Levy UK, proudly announced that it has surpassed its £50,000 fundraising target for charity partner, ParalympicsGB. The total currently stands at £52,384. This comes after almost 250 Levy employees took part in a 5-week, 43-leg, 1,000-mile relay, which concluded at Swansea City FC. Visiting 50 Levy-catered partner venues across the UK, including Principality Stadium and Cardiff City, the Levy teams collectively travelled a massive 6,351 miles. A total of 3,185 miles were covered by bike, 139 miles by running,…
Gothic musical Jekyll and Hyde the Musical swept the Sherman Theatre for two nights earlier this June, bringing the award-winning cult classic musical phenomenon to Cardiff. Loosely based on the original novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, the theatrical adaptation is written by double Oscar and Grammy-winning Leslie Bricusse, featuring a tracklist of lively pop rock hits from multi-Grammy and Tony-nominated Frank Wildhorn. Director Kevin McCurdy presents the amateur production by arrangement with Music Theatre International. The production pulls off…
It’s safe to say that the world has been in awe of Taylor Swift’s level of fitness since the Eras Tour began back in March last year. With each show lasting three hours, it’s no surprise that Taylor needs a rigorous fitness routine to prepare for such a physically challenging tour. Experts at Mirafit, the fitness equipment supplier, have pieced together a comprehensive guide on how to work out like Taylor Swift. Cardio After singing and dancing…
Keziah Josephs as Cerys (left), Nia Roberts as Elizabeth (middle), Suzanne Packer as Annie (right) A fearless and unflinching look at a hidden chapter of Wales’ colonial history, The Women of Llanrumney is a hard-hitting historical drama playing at the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff. Directed by Patricia Logue, The Women of Llanrumney is Azuka Oforka’s full length debut play; its searing address to the consequences of slavery is profoundly moving. Its presentation of black female resistance renders it a…
The Deck at Penarth Marina will reopen its unique floating Jetty Bar, on Friday 24 May 2024 with a revamped menu. Small tapas-style plates, made with locally sourced ingredients and presented with a Mediterranean twist will create the perfect dining experience. The waterfront destination is renowned for its stunning views and vibrant atmosphere. What better way to relax in a perfect location on a warm summers evening. The new menu includes dishes such as the panko coated Spanish goat’s cheese…
