Last week Cardiff’s only five star hotel, The St. David’s Hotel & Spa, held an official Rugby World Cup evening event in association with Heineken. The evening, held on the eve of the first Quarter Final match of the Rugby World Cup, was hosted by former Welsh international player Tom Shanklin, and included a lively panel discussion between Wales international Scrum Half Rhys Webb and former All Blacks Scrum Half Justin Marshall about the Rugby World Cup so far. A…

COMEDY legends Jasper Carrott & Alistair McGowan will share the bill next Tuesday (1 December) at St David’s Hall for a special night of superb stand-up and uncanny impressions. Drawing on their vast experience on the UK circuit, this show promises to have you roaring with laughter in no time – but hurry only limited seats are remaining! Born Robert Davis, the lovable Brummie Jasper Carrott MBE has become a familiar face on our TV screens as a comic, actor…

Tuesday the 24th of November will see Cardiff author Mark Blayney launch his short story collection at First Space in Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff at 7.30pm. Blayney, the winner of the Somerset Maugham Award, will be reading from his collection in which Ghosts torment from the past; future selves write back; the lost look about, find themselves watched, are lead astray. Come and keep company with thieves and murdering artists, with the couple who miss the ferry for their make-or-break…

A major new production of classic Broadway musical Mack & Mabel comes to Wales Millennium Centre next week (1-6 December) starring double Olivier award-winning Michael Ball as Mack Sennett. Based on the real-life romance between Hollywood legends Mack Sennett and Mabel Normand, Mack and Mabel tells the story of a group of pioneering filmmakers who changed the world surrounded by the great fun of the silent screen: heroes in capes, girls tied to the tracks, glamorous Bathing Beauties and the…

  GET ready to twist and shout as Beatlemania takes over St David’s Hall for a special celebration of the world’s greatest ever band! Iconic tribute act The Bootleg Beatles will perform every era of the Fab Four’s legendary career from The Cavern to The Rooftop on Thursday 3 December. With well over 4,000 concerts in more than 40 countries, this show has developed a huge reputation worldwide. Not only will you be astonished by the voices and instrumentation but…

We are delighted to announce that Diamond Tennis Academy (DTA), in association with Paul Regan Organisation (PRO), have been appointed as the exclusive tennis operator of the all new 3 indoor community tennis court facility at the Cardiff City House of Sport (CCHoS) which sits in the vicinity of the Cardiff City Stadium. DTA have been granted a long term agreement to deliver and manage all aspects of the tennis programme to attract new and existing tennis participants from across…

BREAST cancer survivor Steve McAllister is helping to drive awareness of  crucial cancer information services for patients and their loved ones in Cardiff. Every day, around 50 people are diagnosed with cancer in Wales*. The campaign, which is running for the first time in Wales, is designed to help people find answers at any stage of their cancer journey, from understanding symptoms to coping after treatment. Cancer Research UK offers a range of expert patient information services which include: a…

In a bid to conquer stroke, residents in Cardiff are invited to free blood pressure testing by students from Cardiff University’s School of Medicine, organised by the Stroke Association and City of Cardiff Rotaract on Saturday 21/11/15. High blood pressure remains the single biggest risk factor for stroke, contributing to over half (54%) of strokes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Residents in Cardiff can get their blood pressure checked, and receive information and advice on steps to keep it…

It’s the stuff of childhood memories – inflatables in the pool, odd posters about people ‘petting’ and yellow chips in the cafe. It was probably accompanied by the disinfectant foot bath, faulty hair dryers and lots of people’s hair in the shower plug. Somehow we managed to enjoy our weekly swim with Mum or Dad ( these were the days before parent : child ratios) and learnt to tread water in our pyjamas. I recently decided to run my baby…

It’s a beautiful sunny day in Cardiff and the perfect time to catch up with fellow Cardiff Times writer and local artist Nathan Wyburn.  We decide to meet at the Cameo Club on Welfield road in Roath.  Nathan has some of his work proudly displayed here.  As you walk through the door you will no doubt spot the portraits of Welsh legend Tom Jones and Gavin and Stacey’s very own Nessa (a.k.a Ruth Jones).  Look at little closer and you…