Something different for Sunday
To cook or not to cook, that is the question The Sunday roast is a staple of the British diet and traditionally associated with slaving over a hot stove for hours. Cardiff based caterers Ring-a-Roast are trying to make Sunday’s a little more relaxing by saving you the task of preparing it. Delivering between 70... Read More
Sport Wales to host annual Coach of the Year Awards
Coaches and volunteers do battle for top sporting accolade On 16 November, Sport Wales, the organisation responsible for developing and promoting sport and physical activity in Wales, will host its annual Sport Wales Coach of the Year Awards. The awards ceremony, which is held in Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens, aims to highlight and celebrate the work... Read More
No ordinary karaoke night
An evening of song and performance where you are the star Chapter Arts centre plays host to ÜBERSONG, a one-night event where the audience are invited on stage to sing their favourite song, regardless of their vocal ability. The event aims to get people out of their comfort zone and perform in front of an... Read More
Acoustic singers tribute to Dylan
Musicians perform in tribute to Bob Dylan A night of musical entertainment gets under way on November 18, as two singers pay tribute to Bob Dylan. Singers Colum Regan and Lawson Dando will perform at Cardiff University’s Bute Building, in a culmination of Bob’s Birthday Bash, an event to celebrate his 70th Birthday. They will... Read More
Climate change tour reaches Cardiff
Filmmaker and activist Rehad Desai leads climate talks in Cardiff On 17 November, Transport House will be hosting a climate change talk as Climate Justice for Africa arrives for the Cardiff leg of its UK tour. Ahead of the UN climate talks in South Africa early next month, South African film maker and... Read More
Brains to open first restaurant
Brains will open a bar and grill in the capital Brains is opening its first standalone restaurant in Cardiff early next month as it diversifies into the hospitality industry. The Cardiff brewery announced its plans to reopen The Model Inn on Quay Street as a restaurant just weeks after it bought local cafe chain Coffee#1.... Read More
Desserts get red hot preparation
Cardiff hosts Red Hot World Buffet’s first livedessert station Live cooking is becoming commonplace in modern buffets but one Cardiff all-you-can-eat is now boasting the city’s first live dessert preparation. Cardiff’s Red Hot World Buffet opened on 26 October and features the brand’s first live dessert station, plus main courses from nine world regions. Belgian... Read More
Charity trek chooses Taff Trail
Macmillan to stage its first Taff Trail fundraiser A 14-mile route from Merthyr Tydfil to Pontypridd along the archaeological Taff Trail has been selected by Macmillan Cancer Support as the location for its upcoming charity walk. Around 150 people are expected to take part on 20 November 2011 to help raise money for cancer research... Read More
Schools dance in charity show
Special afternoon of dance performances raises money for Children in Need Local dance schools will join forces for a charity performance at St David’s Hall this Sunday to raise money for Children in Need. The event features acts such as Dance Angels, Popstars and Jean England School of Dancing. There will also be a charity... Read More
Indie stores offer vinyl exclusives
Cardiff’s independent record stores offer up limited edition vinyl releases Cardiff’s independent record stores will offer exclusive releases as part of an international promotion launching on 25 November to highlight vinyl collectibles in the run up to Christmas. Catapult Records and Spillers Records will take part in the UK’s first Black Friday initiative, selling limited... Read More
Volunteers step up to the mic
Cardiff Young People First bring the party to Chapter Young people with learning disabilities are being given the chance to perform at Chapter Arts Centre as part of a live music and open mic event. The evening is part of Action4Access, a project started by Cardiff Young People First that aims to promote events for... Read More
Can Cardiff Feed Itself?
Event asks if Cardiff could be self sufficient in food P-POD (Post Peak Oil Discussion) will be exploring whether Cardiff can produce enough food for itself on Monday 21 November at Dempsey’s, opposite Cardiff Castle. The event will focus on research as well as ideas from the audience on the challenges Cardiff, and Wales, face... Read More
Vegas dinner supporting charity
BulliesOut charity are hosting a Vegas gala dinner BulliesOut charity will be holding a Las Vegas themed gala dinner at the Cardiff Parc Hotel. The charity, which provides support and information to those affected by bullying, has organised a themed dinner to raise much needed funds. BulliesOut receive no funding and so relies on public... Read More
Tŷ Hafan Bollywood Banquet
Children’s hospice transforms Coal Exchange a for spectacular evening, Bollywood-style The annual Tŷ Hafan charity banquet promises a plethora of Bollywood entertainment at the historic Coal Exchange on 9 November. Renowned chef Anand George, formerly of Mint and Mustard, is cooking a delicious Bollywood-themed Indian banquet to accompany... Read More
Soundtrack: death of the record shop
Sound It Out, a portrait of the last record shop in Teesside, North East England, is to be screened at Soundtrack Film Festival Sound It Out will be screened at Chapter Arts Centre on November 20, and tells the story of one Northern community and its complicated relationship with records. In the past five years, one record... Read More
Get fixed for Rallyfest
Cardiff Castle opens its doors to Wales Rally GB The city centre will be alive with the sound of roaring engines as Wales Rally GB makes itself at home in Cardiff Castle from 10-13 November. The free Rallyfest event will welcome the cars on Saturday evening as they drive along St Mary Street before staying... Read More