In the wake of Mother’s Day, South Wales mums and daughters are being urged to join the fight against cancer by entering Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life Brecon Beacons Hike. The charity is inviting women of all ages, shapes and sizes to support and pledge to take part on Saturday 30th June at Brecon Showground, Brecon. Taking part in the Race for Life Hike can be a hugely moving experience as people come together to remember loved ones lost…

By Josh Creed With the 2016 Euro’s competition now a dim and distant memory for the England national team, the pressure is mounting once again to improve on their recent performances at the upcoming Russia 2018 World Cup. The Euro’s displayed a major turning point for teams on the international stage. Many seemingly small teams appeared to have newfound confidence in their abilities, perhaps bolstered by Leicester City’s underdog antics in winning the 2015/16 Premier League title. Wales fans in…

On the 12th of March 1917, the British Submarine E49 was lost when it struck a German mine whilst leaving Baltasound, Shetland. The Royal Navy E- Class submarine sank and the wreck now lies 29 m under the sea.  The tragedy is now marked as on of the heaviest loss of navy military during the first World War. Reginald James Wakefield from Cardiff was also on board that day. Reginald joined the Royal Navy on the 3rd of September 1912….

Residents of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan are being asked to return walking aids that they are no longer using.  This Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) initiative aims to not only reduce waste, but save thousands of pounds of valuable healthcare money too. After an injury or operation, people are often issued with a walking aid, such as a frame or pair of crutches, on loan to get them mobile again.  But what happens to them when…

  A beautiful day of enlightenment, relaxation and inspiration for all the family. On the 2nd of April, Insole Court will welcome the Mind Body Spirit event. It will offer you selection of therapies, sessions and spiritual gifts.  Enjoy exploring the magical grounds, picnic on the lawn or enjoy lunch at The Potting Shed Café. Immerse yourselves in a day of spirituality and relaxation for all the family with All Day Programme. Over 30 stalls of holistic therapies, natural health…

An exciting new and free fundraising resource for charities went live last night when Cardiff based BidAid was launched by its co-founder, Olympic silver medallist and double world champion athlete Jamie Baulch. BidAid.org is a new and secure online auction site where premium memorabilia items and experiences can only be uploaded and sold by registered charities or and their celebrity ambassadors, patrons and sponsors. The Welsh sporting legend was delighted that representatives of so many charities were able to attend…

Bargain hunters take note – there’s a sleek new breed of charity shop in town! Greyhound Rescue Wales is turning heads on a Cardiff high street with a series of breathtaking shop window displays, creatively crafted from upcycled goods. Greyhound Rescue Wales’ shop in Albany Road, Roath, is transforming the way charity shops are perceived in the city, with passers-by singing its praises. The eye-catching displays have included dresses made of hand-dyed coffee filters, outfits made wholly from unwanted ties…

A box of activities for patients who need a little extra support during a hospital stay has been introduced at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB). Katie’s Wishes is a box of ideas to stimulate, soothe and keep patients active in both body and mind during their stay in hospital. Katie’s Wishes is the idea of Jacqueline Dukes from Ward A7 at University Hospital of Wales (UHW) who came up with the idea from memories of her grandmother Katie….

  Older patients who are staying in hospital are enjoying music and singing sessions courtesy of the Welsh National Opera (WNO). Patients staying on ward C7 at the University Hospital of Wales had weekly sessions from the Come and Sing project which ran for five weeks, receiving great feedback from patients, families and staff on the benefits of the sessions. The Come and Sing project will now continue running on a weekly basis on Ward C7 until Easter, supported by…

  Women and girls – including those who identify as women and non-binary individuals – are invited to register at www.processions.co.uk to take part in this once-in-a-lifetime living artwork which will celebrate a historic moment for gender equality and create a dramatic portrait of women in the 21st century. On 10th June 2018, participants in Cardiff will walk together in their tens of thousands. Given green, white or violet to wear, to represent the colours of the suffrage movement and…