I am writing to draw the attention of your readers to the ever-growing and urgent need for more foster carers in your area. Sadly the number of children entering the care system continues to rise, with a particular shortage of foster carers for young people aged 10-17 years old.   I was fortunate to spend part of my childhood with foster families who gave me a sense of belonging, stability and security – something I passionately believe all children and…

To celebrate Bike to School Week 2015, Halfords is offering a free one-hour Gear-UP! Bike Workshop for schools in Wales on 10th and 17th June.  The sessions teach pupils in their final year of primary school basic bike maintenance. Held in schools by Halfords colleagues, the free workshop is the ideal way for school children to learn all about cycling safety and how to keep their bike in tiptop condition. The session also aims to help children develop their confidence…

  On the 25th and 26th May a great big Shaun the Sheep flocked to The Hayes to take up residency for a couple of days for a big city adventure in Cardiff. Each day a pair of fluffy Shaun ears was given for the first 100 kids who came down to see Shaun, along with activity sheets and other entertainment. Shaun’s adventure to Cardiff was in anticipation of the DVD release of the critically acclaimed SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE…

  The Wizard of Oz is a family favourite of mine so it was inevitable that I would take my own children to see a live performance at The New Theatre. The show was directed by Orbit Theatre, Wales’ No 1 amateur company. Dorothy was played by Jodie Bird.  Jodi got to the semi finals in Britain’s got Talent last year.  She has the most beautiful voice and sounded very much like Judy Garland in both speaking and singing parts….

When you tell people you work in a nursery they just think you sit around and play all day, but it is so much more than that! Getting the chance to watch children develop and seeing their personalities shine through even at such an early age is the best part of the job. At Meithrinfa Y Pelican we are all about learning through play and letting the children achieve their own objectives while playing. If they want to draw a…

Join national charity Together for Short Lives and children’s hospice services across the country for this year’s Children’s Hospice Week (11-17 May 2015). It’s the UK’s only awareness raising and fundraising week for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and the services, like children’s hospices, that support them. This year Children’s Hospice Week will be focussing on Making every moment count to highlight how precious time is for families caring for a child who may not live to reach adulthood and how children’s…

Cardiff based law firm, Martyn Prowel Solicitors, is to hold a charity evening to raise money for the Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity, LATCH. The fundraiser, which includes a three course dinner and charity raffle, will be held at Miss Jones bar and restaurant in Whitchurch Village, Cardiff on Monday, 27th April at 7pm. The law firm is aiming to exceed the total raised for LATCH at last year’s event at the venue, which was attended by 60 guests and generated…

New research from natural fruit bar, Fruit Heroes, reveals:   –     86% of parents in Cardiff are concerned about their child’s diet –     60% of Cardiff parents don’t think the UK’s nutritional guidelines for kids are clear –     Guidelines and reports have been so confusing to parents in Cardiff that a staggering 27% (the highest in the UK) think eating fruit is unhealthy –     Almost half of parents in Cardiff don’t know what the 5-a-day guideline is –     84% of…

St David’s Hall Thursday 2 April 11am & 2.30pm SAY “Yes” to mischief as Sooty and his pals are scuttling to town this half-term!   If you’re looking for the perfect way to keep the kids entertained during the Easter Holidays then look no further than The Sooty Show, which comes to St David’s Hall at 11am and 2.30pm on Thursday 2 April.   Everyone’s beloved bear is now a national treasure having entertained millions of children for nearly seven…