Newport bites the foodie apple
Newport may not have an obvious foodie focus but organisers of the first Newport Food Festival, from 28 to 29 October 2011, are hoping to... Read More
Half Marathon – half the money?
Does the Cardiff Half Marathon’s increasing popularity and the financial crisis mean individual charities get less money? Ty Hafan – which supports life-limited children –... Read More
A thick slice of Fat City
Cardiff’s craftiest music night is back! After a summer hiatus, ‘Fat City’ is back to deliver a warming dose of chicken soup for the soul,... Read More
Free cooking class with Norman Musa
Top Malaysian chef spices things up in Cardiff this month Asian cooking is a popular choice in restaurants throughout the country, but are these complex flavours... Read More
Oxjam Cardiff smashes 2010 total
Despite the financial gloom, music fans in Cardiff are still prepared to donate money to charity – if the fundraising gig is worth it The... Read More
Welsh venue develops Welsh artists
Acapela gives Welsh artists the chance to develop The idyllic village of Pentyrch just outside Cardiff is playing host to Welsh artists through the music venue and recording... Read More
Rugby World Cup burns triathlon
Cardiff Burn sees 50% drop in applications from last year Last year’s inaugural Cardiff Burn event was a blazing success but it is now struggling... Read More
Cardiff Half Marathon a roaring success
Wales’ biggest road run raises over £1 million for charity Record numbers ran the Cardiff Half Marathon this year despite unseasonably hot weather. Fifteen-thousand people... Read More
Stop the war: 10 years on
Cardiff activists joined a national anti-war protest on Saturday Protestors from around the country travelled to Trafalgar Square to mark the tenth anniversary of... Read More
Culture showcase to boost economy
Cardiff’s cultural showcase bids to strengthen the city’s economy. Cardiff’s cultural industries will unite this autumn, under a new initiative aiming to boost the city’s... Read More
5p bag charge: who gets your money?
Individual retailers decide where to send their carrier bag proceeds On October 1st, the Welsh Government implemented a compulsory carrier bag charge. The expected £2-3... Read More
Young people versus politics
Panel of Welsh politicians will take questions from young people Apathy towards politics is currently widespread, especially among young people, but beginning with a discussion... Read More
Cardiff welcomes Black History Month
Black History Month sparks a cultural epidemic in Cardiff Cardiff will host a multitude of events and activities throughout October as part of Black History... Read More
Local film-maker gets film approved
Cardiff Council approve unclassified film for exhibition There had been some uncertainty around whether local film, ‘Secrecy’, could be screened at The Chapter Arts Centre in Canton as it... Read More
Pub could shut after license review
Cardiff’s Robin Hood pub faces license review following noise complaints A Pontcanna pub’s pint glass could be half empty as Cardiff council reviews its license... Read More
Vintage clothes for charity
Monthly clothes fairs raise money for charity Cardiff shoppers were treated to vintage fashions at the weekend when a charity fair was held at the... Read More
October’s top arts festivals
Three different, but equally exciting, arts festivals are occurring throughout October Cardiff Design Festival, now in its sixth year, runs until October15th. The established festival... Read More
Burlesque for beginners
Fancy doing a shoulder shimmy rather than a shoulder press? Burlesque may be for you If you think burlesque only happens in smoky Paris nightclubs then... Read More
Literature Lounge pops up
You’d be forgiven for not associating shopping with literary calm, but St David’s is hosting Wales’ first pop-up Literature Lounge Until October 30, Literature Wales... Read More
Not a moment too Swn
Welsh Music Prize makes its debut at October’s Swn Festival This year sees an exciting addition to the normal Swn festivities. On 21 October, the... Read More
New Project will brighten up Maindy
Cardiff University is taking public opinions into account for its new post-graduate Research Centre at the former rail sidings in Maindy Road Part of the... Read More
Yoga Fever hits Cardiff
The Cardiff yoga scene is hotting up with the arrival of South Wales’ first hot yoga studio Centrally-located at Windsor Place, Yoga Fever offers a... Read More
Competitive climbing leading the way
Boulders will host the first round of the BMC Leading Ladder competition Boulders indoor climbing centre is setting up to open the first round of... Read More
Your own nightclub at Chapter
This weekend, express yourself and become part of the art WERKDOCK, part of the Experimentica 1.1 festival, which takes place from October 12 to October... Read More
Farmers Market faces early closing
The future of Cardiff’s newest Farmers Market hangs in the balance this week as it awaits a decision from Cardiff council. Castle Quarter Market, located... Read More
Eating local
When dining out, supporting local food producers is more important than ever. Fortunately, there is a growing crop of Cardiff restaurants that care deeply... Read More
Siop y Bobl: Cardiff’s People’s Supermarket
Siop y Bobl beat Blasus (Delicious) and Broccoli to name the shop based on the London People’s Supermarket featured in a Channel 4 documentary. Deri... Read More