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Central Library
Welsh band brings guitars and melodies to the library If you are returning any overdue books to the library this weekend, then you might be able to catch a free performance by folk act Jam With RoBina. The Welsh band play an acoustic set between 1pm and 2pm on Saturday 10 December on the third... Read More
Lantern making helps prepare for parade
Caerphilly Leisure Centre hosts lantern making workshops Artists will be on hand this December to help people create lanterns in preparation for the upcoming River of Light Parade. There will be workshops on 10, 11, 17 and 18 December in the run up to the annual street parade through Caerphilly, giving people the chance to... Read More
Get crafty this Christmas
PreFab Clothing is welcoming young and old for some festive fun with a difference this Christmas You can make your own stocking the sustainable way, with PreFab Clothing’s Winter Workshop. Parents and children can go along to the shop on Albany Road in Roath on Saturday December 17 and make a stocking from pre-loved materials. ... Read More
Unions unite in strike action
On Wednesday alt.cardiff found out why 4000 workers were on strike Cardiff’s schools were empty and its streets full as thousands of public sector workers went out on strike. The action was prompted by government proposals for pension reforms, which will see contributions increase and the age of retirement rise from 65 to 67, changes... Read More
Welsh youngsters in African football project
Disadvantaged Welsh youths to promote cultural understanding in Sierra Leone A group of disadvantaged Cardiff youngsters will use football to break down cultural barriers when they travel to war-ravaged Sierra Leone this week. The young people – defined as being not in full time education, employment or training (NEET) – will engage in football sessions... Read More
Cardiff born artist creates for Chapter
Lightbox commission for Welsh artist at Chapter Arts Centre Chapter Arts Centre is currently displaying a commission by the Cardiff born artist, Melanie Counsell. The commission is part of an exhibition entitled A Fire in the Master’s House is Set. The work itself is a lightbox commission placed in the windows at the front of... Read More
Shops generous with bag charge
Cardiff shops will donate bag charge money to support charities 91% of Cardiff shops will pass on the money collected by the mandatory bag charge to charity, a recent survey found. Despite no legal obligation to do so, a survey found most retailers are passing on the proceeds to charity. The survey, carried out by... Read More
Get creative at Newport craft fair
Enjoy crafting workshops at Made by Hand festival If you’re feeling crafty and itching to try something new then unique craft fair, Made By Hand, is the place to be. The event, which runs from 2-4 December, will aptly take place in Tredegar House, Newport’s beautiful 17th-century mansion, and exhibit the work of 150... Read More
Paintings influenced by Welsh mythology
David Jones’ art collection comes to Cardiff David Jones was a twentieth century British artist inspired by the powerful influences of landscape, language and myths of Wales. National Museum Wales is hosting an exhibition of primarily Jones’ watercolour artwork up until 4 March 2012. Born of a Welsh father, Jones spent time in Wales as... Read More
Community join up to plant trees
Help to plant trees this December in Newport Newport residents will do their part in helping the environment on December 3, by planting 150 trees. The Woodland Park Tree Day, in association with National Tree Week, is a chance for the community to come together to plant in their local area. John Hallam, Treasurer of... Read More
Tycoon nurtures business talent
A Welsh businessman has launched a programme developing entrepreneurial talent A new entrepreneurship programme has been launched by a prominent Welsh businessman to help young people boost their business acumen. The Newport based Alacrity Foundation Graduate Entrepreneurship programme, founded by Sir Terry Matthews’ Wesley Clover organisation, will teach engineering and business graduates how to develop... Read More
Cardiff hosts cyclo-cross Final
Welsh ‘Cross season set for Blackweir Park climax Blackweir Park will welcome hundreds of cyclists next month, as Cardiff gets ready for the Welsh cyclo-cross League Final. The final round of the 2011 ‘Cross Welsh season will see cyclists of all ages competing for vital league points as the event reaches it’s climax on... Read More
Charity runs gift-wrapping service
Cancer Research Wales looking for Christmas present wrapping volunteers For the third consecutive year, Cancer Research Wales is setting up it’s popular Christmas wrapping service in the Queens Arcade from the 18 to 24 December. The charity is looking for volunteers to lend a helping hand in running the service, which professionally wraps Christmas... Read More
Abergavenny holds festive fair
Festive food lovers will be flocking to Wales next weekend The famous foodie town of Abergavenny will be celebrating the festive season a little early this year with a Christmas Fair held on December 11. “It’s a boutique event specifically for people who are looking to get ahead of the game for Christmas and... Read More
Dine and enjoy Christmas at ffresh
Enjoy Christmas Carols and Welsh Turkey at Christmas Music Night Welsh National Opera Chorus members will be performing traditional carols for a Christmas dinner at ffresh bar and restaurant on 4 December 2011. The menu for the evening includes a roast Welsh turkey, Perl Las blue cheese and traditional Christmas pudding. Ffresh also offers a... Read More
Indoor surf centre for Cardiff
It is hoped the new attraction will boost the economy Plans for a £2 million indoor surf centre in Cardiff Bay have been given the go ahead. Based at Cardiff International White Water (CIWW), The Surf Rider will have an 1.5m high wave that can be ridden by up to eight people at once. It... Read More