Cardiff character: Julia Thomas
Julia Thomas has changed career from scientific to artistic, and now the two go hand in hand. For some people science and art may go together like chalk and cheese, but for Julia Thomas, 42, they are a perfect marriage. Since she decided that her career in science alone was not enough she has been... Read More
Cardiff character: Bob Jones
The Challenge Wales volunteer invites us on board Penarth Marina is almost deserted on a bright November morning – not many people are prepared to be up and about before 9am on a Sunday. However, in one corner of the harbour, a small group of people in matching red salopettes are preparing to sail a... Read More
Cardiff Character: Simon Read
Simon Read talks music, magazines and his fleeting folk career Writing and recording folk music can sometimes lead to odd encounters. Simon Read, who began by playing open mic nights and small gigs after he came to Cardiff in 2005, laughs as he describes some of the stranger things he experienced during his brief music... Read More
Cardiff character: Paul Robson
Cardiff University houses celebrity’s chef From aprons to suits, 50 year-old Paul Robson has cooked his way along an incredible journey from the Docks of Cardiff to serving royalty. Paul has been Cardiff University’s executive head chef for thirteen years and more recently Eco Champion, leaving an interesting trail of breadcrumbs along the path leading... Read More
Cuppa with your local bobby?
Whitchurch Police brewing up ways to engage with the community Whitchurch Police Station is opening its doors and putting the kettle on so community members can meet their neighbourhood policing team. Cuppa with a Copper runs every Thursday afternoon and provides an informal environment for anyone to drop by and discuss issues of concern, as... Read More
Many sunbed users still unaware of risks
There is still confusion in Wales over the safety of sunbeds There is “no safe level” of tanning bed use, according to Dr Ian Lewis, head of research at Cardiff-based cancer charity Tenovus. Under-18s in Wales are prohibited from using sunbeds, and October 31 saw a country-wide ban on unmanned tanning salons, but Dr Lewis feels that misinformation... Read More
Network in style at fashion event
Fashionizing will pave way for the creative industry in Wales With a revolutionary fashion networking event, stylist Wenda James-Rowe hopes to inspire the Welsh fashion industry to collaborate in new ways to boost businesses and promote the country’s creative talent. The Fashionizing networking event on November 10 at Park Plaza, Cardiff, is the first of... Read More
Worlds collide at Chapter Arts
Vintage movie posters provide food for thought Movie posters from the 50s are usually more silly than satirical, but Chapter Arts Centre’s new exhibition uses them in some dark and meaningful artwork. The current ‘art in the bar’ display, by Robert Bermingham and Richard Robinson, takes vintage movie posters and strips away the images, leaving... Read More
New acoustic sessions in Cardiff
A new weekly acoustic event comes to Cardiff Fusion cafe bar on Charles Street is hosting a new acoustic night every Thursday. The event, which is called Live Sessions, runs from 8pm and is free entry. Two for one cocktails are also available on the night. Fusion bar on Charles Street hosts new acoustic night Bar manager,... Read More
Twiathalon takes over cinemas
You’d be forgiven for thinking its Halloween again ‘Twihards’ will descend on UK cinemas for the release of Breaking Dawn An increase in sightings of people sporting Team Edward and Team Jacob t-shirts is predicted for next Thursday. For one night only, Vampire mania is set to hit Cardiff’s cinemas as the... Read More
Police.uk reveals crime hotspots
Problem areas highlighted by Home Office website Changes made to the Government’s crime mapping website last week will enable users to access detailed information about criminal activity in local areas. In changes to the Home Office run site police.uk, street-by-street data on anti-social behaviour has been made readily available and has already identified... Read More
‘English’ diet could save lives
Research shows the Welsh are not eating enough fruit and veg The Welsh have long been fans of a hearty meal, but new research shows we must start eating more healthily – and adopt an English diet. A study published on Thursday found that illnesses such as heart disease and some cancers could be reduced... Read More
Enjoy a traditional Welsh Christmas
Welsh crafts make this Christmas Market a special shopping experience This year’s Christmas Market in Cardiff’s City Centre will open its doors again this Thursday, led by the Step Into Christmas event and the illumination of the city’s Christmas lights. Among a few new crafts stalls this year will a new Bratwurst vendor. But this... Read More
Get active classes at WMC
Expore new skills at the Wales Millennium Centre The Wales Millennium Centre is offering Cardiff commuters the opportunity to learn new performing arts skills. The free classes provide a chance to add a burst of creativity to a busy day, without the added pressure of joining a regular class. According to Hannah Wyn Jones, marketing officer... Read More
Filipino culture dances into Wales
Lahing Kayumanggi are performing a Filipino cultural dance show in Cardiff Lahing Kayumanggi Dance Company (LK) is coming to Cardiff on 19th November to spread knowledge of the Philippines’s native practices in song and dance. The LK, performing as part of the Filipino Cultural Show, will dance at Motor Point Arena, portraying the Philippines’s diverse... Read More
Cardiff clubbers face fingerprinting
Clubs encouraged to introduce digital technology for customer entry Police are backing the use of digital technology for entry into the city’s clubs to help catch wrongdoers. Customers hoping to gain entry to nightspots must agree to having their driving licence or passport scanned, or choose to have their fingerprint scanned to save producing ID... Read More