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What is the legacy of this extraordinary woman? Do you have the facts at your fingertips to share with your children when we celebrate her achievements on December 1? Former primary school teacher Catherine Lynch of education experts PlanBee is here to help In the US, Rosa Parks Day is a public holiday which honours the work of this inspirational woman who is known as ‘the first lady of civil rights’ and ‘the mother of the freedom movement’ by the…
Image: Llandaff Cathedral Choral Society The year 2020 has been challenging for everyone, but particularly so for our choirs. Being unable to rehearse and perform together, many have had to develop new ways of keeping their choral communities alive. Llandaff Cathedral Choral Society (LCCS), along with friends from Penarth’s Cavatina Singers and Cheltenham Choral Society, have done just that by creating a unique virtual concert of original Christmas music entitled Winter Legends, Christmas Bells. The common link between the…
Photo credit:Sam Hardwick From Rocketman and the Vicar of Dibley, to Booker Prize Winners and candle-lit storytelling, Hay Festival’s Digital Winter Weekend (26-29 November) has a starry line-up guaranteed to beat those seasonal blues. The full line-up is available online hayfestival.org/wwe, but we’ve handpicked a few of our Festival favourites for you here. If you love the beautiful game, then Elton John and Arsène Wenger in conversation (Sunday 29th, 8.30pm) is the event for you. Arsène secured a record…
Spanning over several days Diwali, the ‘Festival of Lights’, is among the most celebrated dates In the Hindu calendar. But, like many other religious events, the Hindu festival has been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Fortunately, our lockdown saviour the live-stream is here to help once more. From a Bollywood dance workshop and deep yoga to a virtual firework display, Uswitch has rounded up the best virtual Diwali events and activities you can stream from the comfort and safety of your own home. Leicester…
The British Red Cross is urging the Welsh Government to come up with a plan to tackle loneliness this winter, as a new report shows that many people aren’t coping. In new polling, over a third of people (37%) in Wales said loneliness was having a negative impact on their mental health. With most of the country now back under tighter restrictions, the British Red Cross is calling on everyone – governments, charities, communities and individuals – to come together…
In the midst of a pandemic, there has never been a greater need to protect communities and our National Health Service from harm. The charity Crimestoppers has today launched a new campaign with a stark warning that silence won’t stop violence, urging people to speak up anonymously to help save lives. Crimestoppers highlights a 93% rise in UK hospital admissions for knife attacks on under-16s since 2012.* Furthermore, violent injury costs the Wales NHS an estimated £13.9 million annually including…
As we reach the end of the firebreak lockdown, thousands of businesses that have been required to close for the last 17 days are now reopening. The firebreak rules have been replaced by a new national set of restrictions that apply equally across Wales. FSB Wales is today urging all people to think about how they can support Wales’ smaller businesses as they reopen today. Two thirds of local jobs are supported by SMEs in Wales, and there has never…
With many organised events cancelled, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are preparing for a busier night than usual as people plan to celebrate in their own gardens. We are currently amidst a global pandemic and we are asking people not to take risks, putting additional pressures on our emergency services. We are asking everyone to show RESPECT this Fireworks Night and please stay home and stay safe. Last year, between 23th October and 6th November, South Wales Fire and…
Guy Fawkes Night will be different this year, but it can still be fun. And what better opportunity to teach your children about the origins of the celebration? Former primary school teacher Catherine Lynch of education resource experts Plan Bee tells you how… With bonfire night events not going ahead and added restrictions in place, make your evening a family-only event that’s low key. If you’re lucky enough to have an outdoor space you can still have a great evening….
Congratulations have poured in from celebrities including Catherine Zeta Jones and Luke Evans, as well as from many businesses, for the winners of the Child of Wales Awards 2020. There are twelve categories of awards which recognise inspiring young people and organisations whom have demonstrated remarkable courage and achievements. The Child of Wales winners would normally be unveiled at a star-studded awards ceremony at the Celtic Manor. The event, originally scheduled for April, has twice been postponed due to COVID-19. The…
