Innovative prisoner rehabilitation initiative The Clink Charity has opened bookings for its latest fundraising event as it looks to expand its award-winning prisoner training concept across Her Majesty’s Prison Estate.  The dinner, taking place on Thursday 28 September 2017 at the five-star St David’s Hotel in Cardiff Bay, will once again raise vital funds for the charity’s work in reducing the reoffending rates of ex-offenders through hospitality training, education and work-based experience.The event will also support the continued development of…

GET ready for a night of piledrivers and powerslams as the Superstars of Welsh Wrestling  extravaganza returns to St David’s Hall on Saturday 2 September!  Witness the thrills and spills of live American wrestling for one night only crammed with death-defying, awe-inspiring, over-the-top-rope action in this fun-filled show. Plus, it’s a great value night out with tickets for a family of four available at only £40. Swansea sensation Stevie Starr is set to appear on the card alongside John ‘The…

Ahead of the start of the Premier League season this weekend, stars of the Wales football squad are encouraging fans to go online and find out their risk of Type 2 diabetes. Wayne Hennessy, goalkeeper for Wales and for Crystal Palace FC, and Dr Ryland Morgans, Head of Performance for the Wales national squad and Crystal Palace FC are supporting Diabetes UK’s Know Your Risk initiative. Research has shown that 38 per cent more women than men use the free…

The Wildlife Trust debuts first ever Pop-Up Wildlife Garden in the Capital Did you know that there is more space managed as garden in the UK than all nature reserves put together? Imagine what a difference we could make if everyone did something for wildlife in their gardens. The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales are reaching out to Cardiff residents to encourage people to garden with wildlife in mind. The Wildlife Trust’s ‘My Wild Cardiff’ project, funded with…

“So the holidays have arrived, the children are exhausted, and excited to the point they may just pop. The poor parents are filled with dread; 6 weeks of children. Eeeek … what to do! My name is Kate Wheeler or Nanny Kate, I am a Norland Nanny with over 30 years experience with children of all ages, from newborn to teenagers. I want to take this opportunity to share my experience and knowledge on how to entertain the children and…

Cardiff junior golfer Jacob Harrington-Wara has won through to the final of the American Golf Junior Championship for a second year running with a hugely impressive display in the Gross score category at the regional qualification at Glamorganshire Golf Club. The talented youngster, who finished runner up in the 2016 final, hopes to go one better this year and has started off well with a fantastic display at qualifying. Jacob put in a fantastic display in the category which offers…

OPENS  FRIDAY 1st SEPTEMBER! WE’RE IN THE LOUNGE DRINKING GIN! IF YOU like gin, then St David’s Hall is the place to be as a trendy new bar is opening next month in the heart of Cardiff! The Gin Lounge is a luxurious setting to enjoy a refreshing pre or post-concert drink, and it’s open from Friday 1 September for all auditorium evening performances. This means that the lucky people who have booked for Queens of Comedy will be the…

Singha Beer [pronounced ‘sing’], the original beer of Thailand, is returning to the Street Food Circus Night Market in Cardiff for the third year running with its own Asian inspired area, named ‘Singha Street’. Within this vibrant space, the Singha Street Bar will be serving chilled Singha Beer from an authentic Thai bar. The event is open every Thursday to Sunday from 25 August until 24 September 2017. Foodies visiting Singha Street at the Street Food Circus will be able…

This summer Welsh Government is helping to support 1,000 brand new apprenticeship vacancies for people of all ages across Wales. The vacancies, which will be posted on the Apprenticeship Matching Service on the Careers Wales website throughout the summer, will offer young people and adults the chance to secure an exciting career in a wide range of disciplines including ICT, creative industries, construction and STEM, where skill shortages are particularly prevalent. The job roles will all be apprenticeship opportunities with…

Lawyers will be put through their paces in a charity run to raise funds for survivors of brain injury. Twenty sporting enthusiasts at Slater and Gordon’s Cardiff office are entering the city’s half marathon to help local branches of Headway in Bridgend, Swansea and Pembrokeshire. Team captain, Tom Mulcock, had never run before signing up for the October fundraiser which sets off from Cardiff Castle, taking in some of the capital’s landmarks and stunning scenery along the 13-mile route. It…