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…

  Sci Fi is crowned Wales’ favourite genre of book, closely followed by Romance and Detective novel About a third of those surveyed named Harry Potter and Robin Hood as two of the country’s favourite fictional characters they’d like to see featured in a mash-up novel Wales is a country of book fans with nearly half (42%) reading every day for pleasure – and 34% at least once a week Science fiction has been named Wales’ favourite genre of book…

SHE audit and legislative update, half day workshop, Cardiff, 16 June 2016 In light of recent and impending changes to health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements, the British Safety Council is organising a half day workshop in Cardiff on Thursday, 16 June 2016. The morning briefing will examine key developments in the auditing of health, safety and environmental management systems. It will also address the latest legislative changes, including recently revised sentencing guidelines, which will have a significant impact…

One of the hottest number one selling bands in the UK right now, Years and Years, will be bringing their unique electro-pop sounds to South Wales this summer on Friday 12th August 2016.   The ‘Desire’ hitmakers will be performing in the picturesque setting of Cooper’s Field, Bute Park, Cardiff, and the concert is brought to you by the organisers behind Pride Cymru, marking the organisations inaugural, ‘Party In The Parc’ event.   The British electronica trio consists of frontman…

Go Dad Run is a series of 5K and 10K runs for men and boys that take place around the UK to raise awareness of and funds for Prostate Cancer UK and for a third successive year Go Dad Run in Cardiff will take place in Bute Park on the morning of Father’s Day, Sunday June 19th when Colin, Jamie Baulch and Sian Lloyd will be on hand to set the runners off.   Colin, winner of a silver medal…

Faith and community leaders speak at Welcoming Ramadan event Alima Ali, a solicitor from Barry, has an Umrah trip for two to look forward to after finding  a special  ‘golden ticket’ in Islamic Relief’s first Ramadan mailing of 2016. Alima was presented with her prize – donated by Al-Hidayaah Travel – at our Welcoming Ramadan reception at Cardiff County Hall on June 2, which was addressed by faith and community leaders including Stephen Doughty MP. Alima spoke about how humble…

A burrito order from Mexican Restaurant Speedy Amigos in Cardiff has hit its 200m UK order mark this week on JUST EAT. The Mexican restaurant, owned by Jinanne Al-ubaidi, offers “only the freshest ingredients to create lovingly prepared dishes, for a truly authentic Mexican experience.” The takeaway restaurant has been awarded with a cheque of £2,000 from JUST EAT in celebration of the milestone. Jinanne Al-ubaidi said: “Our business is built on the best quality and hard work. It is…

More than a million UK households put at risk by illegal gas fitters; 11% in Bristol would let a gas engineer through their door without asking any questions. Around 1.1 million gas jobs are carried out every year in the UK by illegal fitters who aren’t properly qualified, putting householders at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, gas leaks, fires and explosions, a government body has warned. A study[i] by Gas Safe Register, the UK’s only official gas registration scheme, found that…

As Cancer Research Wales celebrates its 50th anniversary, an annual golfing event held by leading energy consultant amber energy is set to take place in aid of the charity.  Now in its fourth consecutive year, the Charity Cup is held at the Celtic Manor and successfully raises funds and awareness for Cancer Research Wales. Over the last four years, amber energy has raised more than £10,000 for the cause. The Charity Cup will take place on July 22 and will provide golfers…

Wales’ largest celebration of equality and diversity – Pride Cymru returns on Saturday 13th August to Coopers Field, Cardiff for its 16th year running. Actress, singer and LGBT activist Heather Peace will be performing, along with Britain’s Got Talent Semi-finalist Danny Beard, Eurovision’s UK entry duo Joe and Jake and nineties girl group, Big Reunion stars B*Witched and BBC The Voice UK Semi-finalist Jordan Gray (also known as Tall Dark Friend). A spokesperson for Pride Cymru said: “We’re very excited for this year’s main stage event and the line-up we’ve confirmed so far. We are looking forward to announcing and welcoming…