In time for National Upcycling Day, Gumtree is on a mission to spread the word about upcycling and encourage the nation to cut back on waste. In celebration of the second annual National Upcycling Day which takes place this Friday (24th June), Gumtree is encouraging households across the country to consider upcycling items otherwise destined for a landfill. Whilst the sales of upcycled items on the UK’s largest classifieds website have increased by 50 percent in the past year, a…

With over 15 years experience in the painting and decorating trade, John Taylor Decorators are not only skilled and practiced but also a local and friendly Cardiff business. Familiar with both modern and traditional styles, we can give your home the boost it needs this summer. From a fresh coat of paint to the new vibrant wallpaper you’ve had your eye on, a fresh look will brighten up even the rainiest day that may dampen our Welsh summer. Specialising in…

  Cardiff Safety Deposit (CSD) is the first of its kind in Cardiff; with banks no longer providing the highly valued safety deposit service, this independent company has stepped in to fulfill the need for the protection of your jewellery, cash and all other items of value – both financial and sentimental. Manufactured out of materials independently tested and built to resist not only electrical impact and cutting/grinding machines but also explosive charges, these vaults are virtually indestructible. And with…

A giant 8ft shopping trolley will be in town on 21 June to promote Tesco’s famous Neighbourhood Food Collection, taking place at Cardiff Tesco Extra, Culverhouse Tesco Extra,  Pengam Tesco Extra and Canton Tesco Metro stores on Monday 27 June until Saturday 2 July Tesco works with FareShare and Trussell Trust to help feed people in need across the UK The Neighbourhood Food collection will see all Tesco stores in the area collecting food donations from residents DATE AND TIME: Tuesday…

A Cardiff teacher has become one of the first in the country to complete an innovative training course run by the British Council. The programme aims to create the next generation of well-rounded and truly global citizens among the UK’s young people.   The programme, called Connecting Classrooms, has been completed by Sarah-Jane Maples, who works as the Leader for Social and Cultural Learning and International Coordinator at Llandaff City Church of Wales Primary School in Cardiff. The aim of…

Welsh fans in Vale of Glamorgan were treated to a unique Euro 2016 fanzone at Penarth based Vale Sports Arena to cheer on the Wales national squad.   Wales legend and all time most capped player Neville Southall was also in attendance signing autographs for local children and joining in the celebrations following Wales historic victory against Slovakia.   The unique Fanzone provided hundreds of people with the chance to enjoy the event on a giant screen and take in the festival atmosphere, the fanzone…

Visitors and worshipers at one of Wales’ cathedrals are now assured of emergency first aid in the event of someone having a heart attack.   Cardiff-based training company Ajuda has recently installed a defibrillator and provided training at Newport Cathedral.   Dawn Evans, founder and managing director of Ajuda, said: “We were thrilled to be of assistance to the congregation and team at Newport Cathedral. They are going the extra mile for their parishioners and visitors who can be confident…

  A budding Cardiff film producer is seeking help to complete an ambitious movie project about the political intrigue arising from a fictional energy crisis. Terri Culbertson, a student at the University of South Wales, is working on a short film for her Masters in Film Producing. Pipeline tells the story of a fictional future Britain in the grip of an energy crisis. The only solution is to build a huge pipeline from the Middle East, but deceit, terrorism, and…

A budding opera star from Cardiff will join singers from across the UK as a warm-up act for superstar soprano Katherine Jenkins at this summer’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod William Rennie, from Roath, will be among opera singing students who are in for the experience of a lifetime after being invited to appear on the outdoor stage at July’s 70th Eisteddfod opening day ahead of Katherine Jenkins’s Carmen concert. They have been raising the roof at a Llangollen church while…

Cardiff (06 June 2016) – Cardiff residents will be forking out on their summer holidays this year, with the average person spending £1,003 on their summer holidays, according to new research by shopping website with a heart, Give as you Live.   When asked about how much they plan to spend, a third (31%) of Cardiff residents said having enough money is the hardest part of booking a summer holiday, while 17% thought deciding where to go is the most…