26/02/2016

Sandi Toksvig is Politically Incorrect   St David’s Hall Thursday 10 March 7.30pm   THE multi-talented Sandi Toksvig is getting the Party started with her superb new stand-up show at St David’s Hall on Thursday 10 March.   Last year the comedian, activist, writer, TV personality and national treasure co-founded the Women’s Equality Party, which is already the UK’s fastest growing political group!   And to celebrate this remarkable feat, Sandi is heading out on a fundraising tour entitled Sandi Toksvig…

26/02/2016

Social enterprise Indycube backs campaign to collect signatures Local businesses offer help for the campaign Shared office space and co-working community venture Indycube has agreed to hold copies of the petition for signature collection in its city centre locations. Indycube is Wales’ fastest growing network of co-workers and its services include desk hire, business support and workshops.  It has locations all over Wales, with five in Cardiff city centre. Founder of Indycube, Mark Hooper said, “”We’re really pleased to be…

12/02/2016

“At least 2 months before a Referendum, the Council must draw up, and consult upon, proposals for the operation of a Mayor and Cabinet executive. The proposals must identify which local choice functions are to be the responsibility of the executive under these arrangements, give a timetable for implementation, details of any transitional arrangements and outline ‘fall-back proposals’ (alternative proposals in the event that the Mayor and Cabinet proposals are rejected in the Referendum). The Council must send its proposals…

12/02/2016

007’s Latest Mission Available on Digital HD™ 19th February, Blu-ray™ & DVD 22nd February London, UK (January 5, 2016) – The 24th James Bond adventure SPECTRE, from Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment, will be available to own on Digital HD™ on 19th February and on Blu-ray™ & DVD on 22nd February, it was announced today by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Taking in more than $850 million (USD) worldwide, SPECTRE dominated…

22/01/2016

  Bio:  Dawn Evans (pictured above) is the owner of training services company Ajuda based in Cardiff Bay. In early December, Dawn gave gifts worth £1,000 to the Noah’s Ark Charity which supports sick and injured children in and around the city. This is the second year she’s been a ‘secret Santa’. Dawn was born and brought up in Cardiff and had a successful career in the fitness industry. However it an incident with her daughter Bethan which led her to…

20/11/2015

It’s a beautiful sunny day in Cardiff and the perfect time to catch up with fellow Cardiff Times writer and local artist Nathan Wyburn.  We decide to meet at the Cameo Club on Welfield road in Roath.  Nathan has some of his work proudly displayed here.  As you walk through the door you will no doubt spot the portraits of Welsh legend Tom Jones and Gavin and Stacey’s very own Nessa (a.k.a Ruth Jones).  Look at little closer and you…

20/08/2015

– 21.8% self-diagnose symptoms rather than wait for GP appointment – Internet revealed as UK’s first port of call when feeling unwell – Liverpool tops league table of self-diagnosis cities   One in four people in the UK admit to self-diagnosing illnesses rather than make time for a doctor’s appointment.   Research published in the UK Digital Health Report, created by on-demand video GP service PushDoctor.co.uk , reveals that 21.8% of people have chosen to diagnose their symptoms on the web…

20/08/2015

Pets at Home Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Newport Road are holding a reptile workshop in store to showcase a variety of different creatures to curious customers. On  20 and 27 August from 2pm to 3pm at Cardiff Bay and 26 August from 2pm to 3pm at Cardiff Newport Road the store team at both Pets at Home stores will allow customers to meet reptiles including snakes, bearded dragons and geckos. Customers can choose to either just take a peek or…

20/08/2015

  – The National Trust’s #lovethecoast campaign is inspiring Cardiff to embrace the great British coast with a full sensory coastal experience –   PRICE: FREE WHEN: Friday 21st August, 10am – 4pm WHERE: Queen Street & Churchill Way   The coast is coming to Cardiff thanks to a 4D experience by the National Trust. A giant shell will be washing up at Queen Street & Churchill Way, allowing members of the public the opportunity to see, smell, hear and…

20/08/2015

Housed within the Old Library building, Cardiff Story Museum has been telling the story of the city since 2011. On the first Friday of every month the museum opens its doors late for a chance to explore the galleries after hours. We’re offering more than just an open door event, we’re building on our mission to be the voice of Cardiff by inviting people to curate the night.   We’re offering a platform for local talent and welcoming suggestions for…