10/11/2015

  St David’s Hall Sunday 15 November 3pm BAFTA-WINNING wildlife television presenter and writer Steve Backshall will provide a fascinating insight into his breathtaking expeditions at St David’s Hall on Sunday 15 November. From the Tundra to the top of the world’s highest peaks and down to the depths of the ocean, Steve’s done it all! And now you can join him on a journey from the Artic to the Antarctic as he takes us on a tour of the courageous voyages…

10/11/2015

Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ last UK tour – and indeed the 25th anniversary of The Bootleg Beatles’s first – the band are delighted to be undertaking a December 2015 tour of the UK, performing at many of the same cities. The Bootleg Beatles will visit fourteen cities, tickets are available from www.ticketmaster.co.uk. Since their inception in 1980 the band have performed hundreds of gigs across the globe, earning themselves an amazing reputation along the way. George Martin himself described the Bootleg Beatles…

27/10/2015

SAMPLE a taste of the sensational Spanish lifestyle as St David’s Hall gets transformed into sunny Spain for one night only for the breathtaking opera Bizet Carmen (Wednesday 11 November). The acclaimed Opera & Ballet International presents the hottest ticket in town as award-winning producer Ellen Kent brings the fiery passion of Spain to Cardiff with a host of international soloists, captivating chorus and full orchestra. Carmen features a brand new set encapsulating the awe-inspiring architecture of Seville complete with…

20/08/2015

Wales’ largest sight loss charity is making a plea for volunteers for their involvement in HUB Festival in August. HUB Festival takes place over August Bank Holiday weekend from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August. The charity is looking for volunteers to give two hours of their time to help raise money to support people with sight loss in Wales, and in exchange they will receive a free weekend wristband! Carol McKinlay, RNIB Cymru’s Fundraising Manager, said: “This is an…

20/08/2015

    A hugely talented young Welsh singer who says music is her “family business” sang live on Terry Wogan’s hugely popular BBC Radio 2 show. Greta Isaac, 20, from Cowbridge, who comes from a long line of famous Welsh musicians, hit the national airwaves during Sir Terry’s Sunday morning programme. Greta, who sings mainly American-style folk numbers with their roots in the 1970s – most of which are her own compositions – while accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, reckons…

20/08/2015

A young rugby fanatic from Beddau near Llantrisant was able to watch his favourite team, Cardiff Blues, perform in the annual Judgement Day event despite breaking his leg during a training session at his local rugby club recently. Nine year old Osian, who plays for the under 10s team at Beddau Rugby Club, sustained a spiral fracture of his tibia during tackle practice which left him in a full leg cast for nine weeks. Despite being provided with crutches by…

20/08/2015

The first buyer at Acorn Cardiff’s new Cathedral House development in the city was so impressed with the development that he has bought two apartments. Martin Darzins and his wife plan to make Cathedral House their weekday base in the city and were so impressed with the design and quality that they have bought a second for their daughter who is studying law in the city. “The family home is in West Wales which we love but my work means…

20/08/2015

– 21.8% self-diagnose symptoms rather than wait for GP appointment – Internet revealed as UK’s first port of call when feeling unwell – Liverpool tops league table of self-diagnosis cities   One in four people in the UK admit to self-diagnosing illnesses rather than make time for a doctor’s appointment.   Research published in the UK Digital Health Report, created by on-demand video GP service PushDoctor.co.uk , reveals that 21.8% of people have chosen to diagnose their symptoms on the web…

20/08/2015

Pets at Home Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Newport Road are holding a reptile workshop in store to showcase a variety of different creatures to curious customers. On  20 and 27 August from 2pm to 3pm at Cardiff Bay and 26 August from 2pm to 3pm at Cardiff Newport Road the store team at both Pets at Home stores will allow customers to meet reptiles including snakes, bearded dragons and geckos. Customers can choose to either just take a peek or…

20/08/2015

  – The National Trust’s #lovethecoast campaign is inspiring Cardiff to embrace the great British coast with a full sensory coastal experience –   PRICE: FREE WHEN: Friday 21st August, 10am – 4pm WHERE: Queen Street & Churchill Way   The coast is coming to Cardiff thanks to a 4D experience by the National Trust. A giant shell will be washing up at Queen Street & Churchill Way, allowing members of the public the opportunity to see, smell, hear and…