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    The Museum Of Youth Culture – will be visiting the Fred Perry Cardiff store: Saturday 4th May -10am-4pm, to collect submissions of photos and items that evoke memories of local people’s youth along with a free talk from 2-3pm with former Cardiff student and now award winning photographer, Yushy. Whether it’s getting ready in your teenage bedroom, bundling in the car with your mates for your first festival or documenting your journey into town with a full facebook…

Sparkle Appeal, a local children’s charity based in South Wales, is celebrating a significant boost of £5,000 raised during an Easter competition hosted by easyfundraising.   The local charity are dedicated to supporting children and young people with disabilities and complex needs, along with their families.  Sparkle Appeal ensures children receive the support they require whilst enjoying equal access to opportunities, life experiences and activities as any other child and their family.   Sparkle is the official charity partner of Serennu,…

Public servants in Wales can now enjoy free unlimited access to more than 50,000 guided group walks with the Ramblers, entry to Historic Royal Palaces sites and more thanks to a new membership package from Boundless, opening the door to £599* in total annual savings.  The new Boundless Plus membership package offers four additional benefits for public sector and civil service workers and retirees, including days out at some of the UK’s top historic sites and attractions.  Among these benefits,…

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime, as Love Trails Festival returns to the breathtaking Gower Peninsula in July, promising an unforgettable experience that’s not just for runners! Set against the backdrop of lush green landscapes and pristine beaches, this year’s Love Trails Festival is all about embracing the great outdoors, celebrating music, adventure activities, trail running, movement and yoga. Taking place on 11-14 July, Love Trails Festival 2024 is the ultimate summer getaway, perfect for those who want…

KELLY JONES- SATURDAY 11TH MAY – WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY *SOLD OUT* Following the news of his recently announced solo album, Kelly Jones has today shared details of a 5 city May UK tour, which will see him perform 12 intimate shows. The performances will coincide with the release of his brand-new studio album ‘Inevitable Incredible’, released on Stylus Records through Ignition Records Ltd on 3rd May. Pre-order the album on heavyweight LP, CD and digital formats. The tour will see…

The science discovery centre in Cardiff Bay has been awarded a funding boost from the ScottishPower Foundation to support the second phase of its Ocean Extravaganza Project. Building on the existing programme, Ocean Extravaganza: Part II involves adapting the live science show for a new audience and extending its reach across Wales through digitisation. The funding from the ScottishPower Foundation will enable Techniquest to reach out to more than 4,000 children and young people with an inclusive and high-quality educational…

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is kickstarting its recruitment drive for experienced aircraft engineers in Cardiff, with the aim of recruiting 600 new joiners globally. Taking place on 24 and 25 May, it marks the airline’s first engineering recruitment roadshow in Cardiff this year. The available roles are based in Dubai and include aircraft technicians, licensed aircraft engineers, and engineering support staff. At the roadshow in Cardiff, candidates can interact with Emirates engineers and recruiters to understand more about…

The Alchemist has created a brand-new cocktail menu for the spring and summer seasons, designed to inject some theatre into late-night drinking, with the addition of a cocktail that levitates and a cocktail that has to be smashed to be drunk. New cocktails include: The Levitating One has to be seen to be believed. Destined to be a hero serve, it’s made with Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Regal Rogue Wild Rose & Bold Red Vermouth, Akashi Plum Sake and Muyu…

If you want to get away from the busy hustle and bustle of life, love adventure, breathtaking scenery, trains and gondolas, a trip to Switzerland is a must. Here is a small flavour of what you can expect to see and do. Flew direct from London direct to Zürich, then took a train to Zermatt which took approximately 3.5 hours. Trains are comfortable, quick and take you right into the heart of Zermatt.  Zermatt is car-free so no need to…

People living with Parkinson’s in South Wales are being invited to try a new pilot hybrid workout class, called Get Started Local.   Organised by Cardiff-based physical activity provider, Reach Your Peak, and using specialist coaching from Parkinson’s trained physios, the sessions combine the best of online physical activity workouts with in-person classes at the local leisure centre in Llanrumney.   The first in-person session took place on Thursday 11 April from 11am to 12pm at Eastern Leisure Centre, Llanrumney…