A YOUNG graduate who started going to church because so many of the clients he cares for are religious is in the running for a top award. Ross Camacho’s dedication was rewarded when he was shortlisted as a finalist at the prestigious Wales Care Awards, know as the social care Oscars.  He began attending Cornwall Street Baptist Church near his Cardiff home last October and he was baptised this August at the age of 23. “Most of my clients, particularly…

World famous conspiracy theorist David Icke is coming to Cardiff this November as part of his 11 date UK Tour. 4 Hours of life-changing information that you won’t see or hear anywhere else in the World. The man who predicted 9/11, the 2008 Banking Crash, microchipping, The Cashless Society, The War on Terror and much more is delivering his shows all over the world in the coming months ahead of April’s release of ‘Renegade’, a film about the life and…

Dementia is an umbrella term that is used to describe a set of symptoms that people experience when certain brain functions are affected by diseases of the brain. The most common symptom associated with dementia is memory loss, although all sorts of brain functions can be affected which can impact a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. In 2016/17, Welsh Government estimated that there were around 5000 people in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan living with dementia, 63.4% of…

A pop-up exhibition to showcase the work of artists living with disabilities arrives at Cardiff Central this week, before continuing its tour of Great Britain. The travelling art exhibition, No Boundaries, which will be open to the public from 17th September – 6th October at Cardiff Central Station, has been designed to encourage people with disabilities to travel without boundaries. The 20-piece exhibition is made of artwork created by artists with a range of abilities, disabilities, age and artistic experience….

Cardiff-based Coles Funeral Directors is going from strength to strength as it announces the opening of its second premises, the creation of between seven to ten new jobs and four award-nominations. The family-run business will be opening a second funeral home in Cardiff in October 2018 to better serve its growing customer base in the North of Cardiff. The old Barclay’s Bank on Heathwood Road, which was once a hub of the community, is finally getting its new lease of life…

  On the 6th September the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) in Wales, BAFTA Cymru, announced the nominations for the British Academy Cymru Awards, honouring excellence in broadcasting and production within film, games and television in Wales.   The announcement was made live for the second year running on Facebook by Elin Fflur.   The 27th ceremony will take place on 14 October 2018 at St David’s Hall, Cardiff and will be presented by Huw Stephens for…

Penarth and District Scouts are about to have a change of leader. The current District Commissioner, Julian Jordan, has taken on a new role as Area Commissioner of Cardiff and Vale. Julian has been District Commissioner in Penarth and District for 8 years. In that time he has led the Penarth District though a massive growth period with the membership of adults and young people doubling to over 700 members today. Julian said, “I’ve enjoyed every minute of being District…

As damning stories of the state of some of our prisons hit the headlines, the need for an independent voice on conditions is more important than ever. Her Majesty’s Prison Cardiff may seem a strange place to spend one’s spare time, but this is what a group of local people do each week of the year in order to monitor conditions and bring any concerns to the attention of prison managers and the Ministry of Justice. Every prison is required…

    Almost 50 children from a Cardiff primary school took part in a free Food and Fun/Bwyd a Hwyl programme this summer, set up to ensure all children have access to enrichment experiences, sport and educational activity sessions, as well as benefitting from two healthy meals each day during the long break from the normal school routine. Hwyel Dda Primary School in Ely was visited by Cabinet Secretary for Education Kirsty Williams AM who was keen to see how the…

    This Sunday (2nd September) thousands of people took to the streets for one of Wales’ most iconic racing events, the Nation Radio Cardiff 10K hosted by Kidney Wales. Over 8,000 people participated in the run which was the city’s flattest 10K to date, with many participants recording personal best times. The race was won by Dewi Griffiths from Swansea Harriers who crossed the finish line in 29 minutes, 11 seconds. Dewi said: “I had a great win in…