Emotionally-charged aerialist feats
Danger, emotion and circus skills combine at the WMC There will be high suspense at the Millennium Centre this month, as the aerial theatre company Ockham’s Razor perform their perilous, circus-inspired show. The vertiginous performances take place on rickety-looking structures suspended seven metres in the air, with no harnesses, and draw on the emotions that... Read More
Occupy Cardiff evicted from building
Movement evicted from old Inland Revenue building on Westgate Street The Welsh Rugby Union evicted Occupy Cardiff members squatting in the old Inland Revenue building on Westgate Street last Friday. The building, which was empty, had been used by Occupy Cardiff for nearly two weeks until their eviction... Read More
New dance squad launched
A new senior dance squad is helping people get fit A new dance squad for over 17’s is being put together by 2 Step Dance Academy in conjunction with a government scheme to help people keep fit. Sport Cardiff are running a new 5X60 scheme which encourages people to exercise for 60 minutes 5 times a... Read More
A hopeful future for Welsh women
Welsh equality network hopes to help women through tough time Women in Wales could be facing a positive future, following the launch of the government backed Women’s Equality Network (WEN) Wales. As women across Britain feel the effects of the UK government’s austerity measures, the network will act as a voice for women in Wales... Read More
Charity prepares a Christmas feast
Local homeless charity seeks to alleviate yuletide suffering People across Wales are suffering as a consequence of the current economic austerity. Nevertheless, few will endure a Christmas devoid of food, shelter and warmth like Cardiff’s growing homeless population. Indeed, The Huggard Centre is a local day centre and emergency bed unit that has seen over... Read More
Chapter gets a taste of Edinburgh Fringe
Award-winning comedienne brings critically acclaimed show to Wales Funny woman Bridget Christie is bringing her award-winning show to the Chapter Arts Centre this month. Fresh from a successful stint at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Housewife Surrealist will let audiences into Bridget’s mind as she discusses all things religion. From recalling her Irish Catholic upbringing... Read More
Young Maestros of the Future
The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama presents its prodigies The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD) will be showcasing its youngest members at the Winter Concert on 10 December 2011. There will be two concerts; the first is held by the youngest students aged four to ten, the second is composed... Read More
Assembly reinstates Welsh records
The National Assembly for Wales restores bilingual records of meetings The National Assembly for Wales is set to restore full bilingual records of plenary meetings from January 2012. This move comes as a result of mounting pressure from Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg, The Welsh Language Society in English, after Welsh translations of meetings were abandoned... Read More
Cardiff’s allotment shortage
Old vacant allotments being left to decline Allotments are a great way to enjoy the outdoors and grow your own crops as part of a community but a source reveals they may not be in such short supply for Cardiff’s budding gardeners. There are currently 28 active allotment sites in Cardiff with over 2000 tenanted... Read More
The Moon beams into Cardiff
The Moon is being launched as a new eclectic music establishment The Moon is being created as an accessible music venue for up and coming artists above Full Moon bar. Owners Steve Bines and Gwyn Thomas have decided to open a venue designed for musical performances after the success of their Full Moon bar which... Read More
Glee welcomes the Puppini Sisters
A toe-tappingly cool Christmas treat at Cardiff’s Glee Club If you want a break from the traditional Christmas fare, try Glee Club for a sexy, swing-filled night of fun. The Puppini Sisters bring their unique brand of 1940s swing and jazz- inspired music to Cardiff on 6 December. For their Christmas show they mix golden-era... Read More
Quo get festive
Cardiff will be rocking all over the world this Saturday If you’re looking for an early Christmas gift for a rock fan this year, look no further. On 10 of December, rock legends Status Quo are coming to Cardiff with their Quofestive tour, combining their greatest hits with Christmas cheer to make what they... Read More
Celebrate Christmas in Welsh style
Celebrate a Welsh food inspired Christmas at Cardiff Castle Cardiff Castle is offering the opportunity to have a Christmas party in style this season. The Christmas Banquet is a variation of the Welsh Banquet that runs throughout the year. The food offered on the four course menu is seasonally focused, and includes locally sourced Black... Read More
Food fair gets eco makeover
Meet local producers and acquire a taste for ethical shopping this weekend Sustainability action group Green City is organising a festive food fair on 10 December at Chapter Arts Centre. The event is designed to help people meet local producers and find out about different community food projects in Cardiff. As well as selling locally... Read More
Splott inspired musical at Chapter
Intimate performance about growing up in Cardiff Growing up in Splott and Tremorfa in the 1970s and 1980s Anthony Reynolds couldn’t wait to leave. But after coming across some old photos of Cardiff he decided to write a musical based on his experiences. A Small Spit of Land, will be showcased at a performance at... Read More
Welsh poet’s house to be renovated
Hedd Wyn’s house to receive a new roof The home of famous Welsh poet Hedd Wyn is due to have work done to its roof. The Grade 11 listed building in Yr Ysgwrn, dating back to 1849, will be receiving much needed work to its roof. The renovation work will take three months to complete,... Read More