Dedicated and hard-working volunteers, coaches, and players across Wales will be celebrated at the annual Tennis Wales awards. Judges have shortlisted finalists in 10 categories for the awards night to be held on Saturday 20th February 2016 at the Royal Welsh College Music and Drama in Cardiff. “The awards not only recognise success on court, but also those who make it possible for thousands of people of all ages and abilities to enjoy tennis at so many venues and in…

The Programme the Audience Decides!  St David’s Hall, Friday 18 March, 7.30pm Voting Closes on Sunday 31 January! HAVE you ever been to concert and wished only your favourites were played, and nothing you weren’t familiar with? Well, wish no more as the third concert in Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2015/16 season is the Vote Overture where the audience decides what is performed! Votes are coming in thick and fast, but hurry as voting closes on Sunday 31 January! Coming to the National Concert…

Shrek The Musical Opening Nights for any musicals are always special, so it was with a sense of excitement and anticipation that we took the children to see the opening night of Shrek The Musical at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay. It was the first time we’d taken them to see a musical at this venue so wasn’t sure what to expect regarding where our seats would be. Well we needn`t have worried as our seats were fantastic,…

I took the family to see Cinderella last year and as the cast was virtually the same this year, I couldn’t wait to return to the New Theatre.    The pantomime commenced with every Dad’s favourite Linda Lusardi appearing as Spirit of the Ring.  She looked ever so glamorous, I could do with a few tips to look that good.  Aladdin’s brother Wishee Washee, played by Andy Jones, was ever so funny, he’s perfect for pantomime.  My children were laughing…

Christmas is supposed to be a joyous occasion for all. However, Carewatch Cardiff says it can be a stressful and lonely time of year for people living with dementia, with many feeling isolated, unable to join in with the festivities or left off the family guest list due to the fear and stigma surrounding the condition. Creating a dementia friendly environment around the home and in the community can make a huge difference to families, friends and their loved ones…

Mum, Dad, Holly and Zak are so excited when it starts snowing. Rushing outside, they build a snowman, complete with button eyes, a carrot nose, and stones for a mouth. On Christmas Eve, the children are woken by a blinding light in the back garden. Another snowman stands in place of theirs – and he’s alive! Holly and Zak are taken on an adventure to Lapland, but everything is not quite right. Winnie the witch is furious, and is about…

Mum, Dad, Holly and Zak are so excited when it starts snowing. Rushing outside, they build a snowman, complete with button eyes, a carrot nose, and stones for a mouth. On Christmas Eve, the children are woken by a blinding light in the back garden. Another snowman stands in place of theirs – and he’s alive! Holly and Zak are taken on an adventure to Lapland, but everything is not quite right. Winnie the witch is furious, and is about…

Non Evans MBE to provide keynote address at event designed to get children to learn a new sport and forge a career in sport READING, UK, TUESDAY 1st DECEMBER: A series of FREE nationwide events is kicking off next month at Cardiff Metropolitan University, giving teenagers and young adults the opportunity to find out how to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle, learn a new sport and also forge a career in the sport and fitness sectors. Formerly known as the National…

Explore Learning, the popular provider of maths and English tuition for children aged five to 14 is opening the doors to its first centre in Cardiff, Wales. Explore Learning has a growing presence throughout the UK and just this year has opened 11 new centres. The new education centre will bring Explore Learning’s unique and affordable tuition to Wales and create 20 jobs in the area. Local MP Craig Williams will be attending the centre launch at 2:15pm on Thursday…

Most of us in Cardiff will be familiar with the Holland House Hotel. The city’s Mercure 4 star hotel situated on Newport Road is one that many of us have visited over the years.  You may have spent the day at the spa, met friends for drinks or a meal, stayed the night or even attended a conference.  The hotel has recently had a major refurbishment and my husband and I were fortunate enough to be offered a night stay…