25/06/2015

EYE OPENER – BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT SEMI FINALIST URGES LOCALS TO PRACTISE SAFE SUN THIS SUMMER Welsh seven times over the safe UV limit for eyes during summer months Photocall opportunity What: Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Nathan Wyburn poses with giant eye mascots The Protectors to highlight risks of UV light this summer. Where: Outside Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay When: Tuesday 30 June between 11-11.30am Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Nathan Wyburn will pose with giant eye mascots The Protectors…

25/06/2015

  By Peter Drew CEO – Tennis Wales   With Wimbledon on the horizon once again it always brings out the discussion about tennis being an overly elitist and expensive sport in Wales and in Britain, and the governing bodies of tennis not doing enough to challenge this situation to make tennis a more open and accessible sport across the community.  This has probably been fair enough in the past, but in recent times things have been changing dramatically.  Tennis…

25/06/2015

Hasbro have announced the launch of the Monopoly World Championships, with regional heats set to take place across the UK and Ireland. On Saturday 27th June, a specially designed double-decker bus, fitted with ten Monopoly tables, will be visiting Cardiff Celtic Manor to find the world’s best Monopoly player!   Fans can register using www.monopolychampionships.co.uk for a chance to compete for a spot in the UK and Ireland final at The View From the Shard, with the winner travelling to…

25/06/2015

On Monday evening (29th June), Channel 4’s new series, Superfoods, kicks off with a look at the Finnish wonder ingredient xylitol. Presenter Kate Quilton travels to Finland where gum and mints made of xylitol are a staple part of the Finnish diet and even 90% of kindergartens give xylitol sweets to kids on a daily basis. She explores the science behind how xylitol works to reduce plaque and keep teeth healthy. Yet despite its proven benefits and widespread popularity in…

25/06/2015

Gareth Howells, General Manager of Wessex Garages on Hadfield Road, said: “We would like to thank everyone who came along to the 5th annual tournament and helped raise £1,500 for South Wales Armed Forces Day, which takes place in Cardiff on Saturday, June 27.   “The event was a four person scramble format and cost £25 per person to enter. We would like to congratulate the winning team, which was The Scottish Gunners from Tidworth, second place was ‘300 Yards…

25/06/2015

People in their 50s urged to act now to beat the squeeze Those aged 45-60 are becoming the “Sandwich Generation” – caught supporting and caring for both their children and their parents – research released today confirms. In Cardiff, half of people currently support another family member financially, and a third offer care support, leaving 34% concerned about funding their own retirement. While the burden can be heavy, there are simple steps that can provide security, for those in the…

25/06/2015

  Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra St David’s Hall Saturday 4 July 7.30pm Last Remaining Top-Priced Seats in Stalls Now £10!* CARDIFF Philharmonic Orchestra will celebrate Independence Day in style with their spectacular American Night concert on Saturday 4 July. Plus, to mark the occasion the last remaining top-priced seats in Stalls are now just £10!* And kids’ tickets are just £5!* For one night only it’s all about the Star-Spangled Banner at the National Concert Hall of Wales with this stunning…

25/06/2015

ST DAVID’S HALL will be transformed into Mexico on Wednesday 8 July as the Ballet Folclórico de la Universidad de Guadalajara visits the UK for the first time in 20 years.   It’s also a time for celebration too as it’s the Year of Mexico, and the group specifically asked if they could come to the Welsh capital!   Plus, it’s a great value night out too with a special Buy One, Get One Free offer* on all seats!  …

25/06/2015

Newport families go on the run for the 2015 SUBWAY Helping Hearts™ Family 5K event On Sunday over 460 runners put on their trainers and came down to Tredegar Park for the SUBWAY Helping Hearts™ Family 5K, the first time the event has been held in Newport in the series’ three year history.   Local families made their way around the course in order to raise money for Heart Research UK, with many of them embracing the new ‘field of…

25/06/2015

Getting children across the UK and Ireland writing, with over £14,000 worth of prizes   Recognising the importance of handwriting in children’s development, BIC has unveiled the very first Handwriting Olympiad. Launched in partnership with Start-Bee, which helps children to write effortlessly and enjoyably, the competition aims to get primary school children writing simply by asking them to complete the sentence, “I love being able to write because…”.   Hosted on the Teachers’ Corner section of the recently developed BIC®…