Desperate to do something about your shape, posture and muscle tone? Want to take control of your ever expanding waistline? There’s something you can do today! Cardiff’s only Powertone Shapemaster Centre is here to help you lose weight and improve mobility! It’s time to take some positive action – join now! Hear what our members have got to say: “Just over a year ago I made one of the best decisions of my life regarding my health and appearance, I took positive…

By Sarah-Jane Outten Each month in my column I like to introduce you to a small business or entrepreneur based in Cardiff. I like to champion their skills, creativity and hard work. This month I have decided not to do that. Instead, I am going to champion over 100 small businesses in one go! I took myself and my little family off to Cardiff’s International Food Festival in Cardiff Bay. In its seventeenth year it is fair to say that…

Modern day living, healthy eating, parenting, work life balance, being thinner, taller, faster, fitter……. Clean eating, getting enough sleep, having enough friends, earning a good living, enjoying my job……Practising mindfulness, having a home worthy of an interior magazine, helping the kids do their homework, being kind, noble, wise and calm, looking like you have got it all together when underneath you are paddling like a duck on a merry go round on full speed. Blah, blah, bleurgh! How much stress…

By Sarah-Jane Outten Just when you think you know all there is to know in our fair city, something comes along that takes you quite by surprise. That’s one of the things that I love about Cardiff; it is ever changing, growing and inspiring. This month my journey to find something a little different took me away from the centre of Cardiff and I found myself on an industrial estate in Tremorfa. It was a Sunday morning so I imagined…

By Sarah Jane Outten It’s no secret that I love Cardiff. Our city is so diverse and rich in culture that there really is something for everyone.  We are blessed with an army of entrepreneurs that are varied and brave. This is good news for Cardiff, they encourage our city to grow, and we have so much on offer here that our fair city is one of the most sought after in the UK. What makes Cardiff particularly special is…

If you’re unfamiliar with Zumba, its name translates to mean “moving quickly and having fun”. It’s a fusion of dance and aerobics with added extras of fun, friendly banter, fitness and even a chance to help charity… Zumba Fitness Zumba is a great way to improve your fitness levels in a fun way. It’s great for weight management, strengthening/ toning muscles, cardiovascular health and improving co ordination. You definitely leave a class feeling warmer and like you’ve had a good…

Dr Sarah Curran, Reader and Principal Lecturer in Podiatry at Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Cardiff School of Health Sciences, has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship by the Higher Education Academy. Dr Curran is the first podiatry lecturer in the country to win the prestigious award. Dr Sarah Curran The National Teaching Fellowship Scheme, funded by the Higher Education Funding Councils for England and Wales and the Department for the Economy (DfE) Northern Ireland, recognises and rewards excellent learning and teaching. …

COMIC RELIEF PRESENTS NEW BRITISH COMEDY TALENT FOR RED NOSE DAY 2017   Comic Relief Live –   new and exclusive gigs across the UK Original sketches to form new online comedy series   Comic Relief today announces an exciting line up of fresh British talent lending their comedy repertoire to support this year’s Red Nose Day fundraising campaign. Comic Relief Live, a series of unique comedy gigs hosted by familiar Comic Relief faces, will visit four UK cities for…

 Robert Llewellyn (otherwise known as Kryten from Red Dwarf) presents BBC National Orchestra of Wales’ Geek Musique [25 March, Cardiff] with music from the world of science fiction and cult TV, featuring The Radiophonic Workshop.  Red Dwarf’s Robert Llewellyn presents two concerts at St David’s Hall, Geek Musique: Sounds of Sci-Fi [3.30pm] and Geek Musique: Cult TV Classics [9pm]. BBC NOW, also known as the Doctor Who house band, will bring to life the extra-terrestrial, transport you to parallel universes,…

Make a Date to Discover the World of Farming Open Farm Sunday, 11th June 2017 On Sunday 11th June 2017 farms across the UK will throw open their gates to welcome the public and showcase the work, care and skill which goes into producing our food, supporting animal welfare and caring for Britain’s environment, landscapes and natural resources. So often misunderstood, Open Farm Sunday will allow guests to experience and appreciate first-hand all that farmers do. Since the first Open…