From 27th July to 3rd August, Cardiff’s Bute Park welcomes over 500 players that are representing nearly 50 countries in the 17th Homeless World Cup. I got to chat to actor and activist Michael Sheen, and then with Mark Atkinson, who is ex-Army (Royal Regiment of Wales) and happens to be the Wales team goalkeeper for this event. Michael Sheen How did you get to be involved with the Homeless World Cup? I am involved because I was involved with…

Daniel Williams takes a tongue in cheek look at the benefits of being registered blind. It isn’t all bad – you won’t have initials after your name but to be registered severely sight impaired (blind) you don’t need to have complete sight loss but will need to meet certain criteria. So, whilst you may be able to see enough to get around in a reasonably upright manner (except after a visit to the pub), if you pass the test, you’re…

  This summer The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales’s Living Seas team invites you to join them on an epic adventure to celebrate National Marine Week. Search the Shore, Dive into a virtual world of Dolphins and Ramble those Rockpools!   Make the most of the coast with The Wildlife Trusts and spot shoreline treasures and ocean giants this National Marine Week.   The celebration runs from 27th July to 11th August 2019 – a fortnight to take advantage…

  A detailed account of the interesting and historical events, which have taken place inside the  ring over the years. • A number of fascinating knockout facts about the sport • Exploits of both male and female fighters who have made history inside the ring • Highlights from every weight division from straw-weight/mini-flyweight to heavyweight • Beautifully illustrated with many rare and unpublished images A Round of Boxing: A Trip Through Time looks at the many astonishing feats, which have…

  On Thursday 18 July 2019 the dragon mascot who will be entertaining football fans at the forthcoming Homeless Word Cup in Cardiff paid a special visit to meet the school boy who won a competition to name it. Flame, the Homeless World Cup mascot, was accompanied by his good friend, actor and activist Michael Sheen, one of the organizers of the international tournament, to pay a special visit to Talha, 7, and his classmates. The competition to name the…

A Cardiff-based primary school, Ysgol Pen Y Pil has received £4,000 for its Dig-It and Learn project thanks to Tesco’s Bags of Help scheme. To coincide with its tenth birthday, the donation allowed the Rumney primary school to provide children with an engaging outdoor learning area, giving teachers the space to inspire youngsters’ creativity in the great outdoors. On days during the summer when the weather is warm, the school can now hold lessons outside to develop children’s literacy, numeracy…

  Eight-year-old Emilia Chichester has scooped a top regional prize in a national gas safety competition for her eye-catching poster which warns of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and the signs to look out for.   Emilia, who attends St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, won the Key Stage 1 Wales entry of the ‘Get Creative, Be Safe’ competition picking up a prize of £150 for herself and £300 for her school at an event at the House of Commons….

The garden is open on Sunday 4th August from 14:00 – 18:00   Enjoy a warm welcome at No 7 Cressy Road. This is a small subtropical garden, creating the illusion of a much larger space. The garden is at its best in July and August and well worth a visit at this time of year when it is open through the National Garden Scheme. Lush tropical planting bring the space alive with colour and texture. Plants of interest include…

  Pontardawe salami producer set to export to Canada and China as Welsh food and drink exports nearly triple in value over the last decade In 2018, Welsh food and drink exports were worth £495.43 million – a 187.2% increase since 2008 The Department for International Trade (DIT) will be on hand at the Royal Welsh Show to offer advice and support for Welsh businesses thinking about starting or growing their overseas sales, as Welsh goods exports reached a record…

Alzheimer’s Society is calling on family, friends and colleagues to unite against dementia this autumn by joining a Memory Walk. Dementia devastates lives, but every pound raised through Memory Walk will help Alzheimer’s Society provide vital information and support, improve care, fund research and create lasting change for people affected by the condition. This year, Memory Walk will bring together over 120,000 walkers, with the hope of raising over £9 million. There are 43 walks taking place in September and…