Spaces magazine launches in Cardiff
Imagine a world where streets are covered in beautiful graffiti, where buildings are never out of use, and never fall into ruin. This is the dream world of Spaces, a new magazine from Cardiff aims to put the spotlight on the creative use of space in the city. Readers might be surprised by how much... Read More
Tidbits mag launches in Cardiff
Cardiff launches a new food magazine all about sharing food from around the world. Tidbits magazine features reviews, how-to guides, interviews, where to shop and everything you need to know about sharing food in the Welsh capital. The magazine will officially launch on Issuu at 2pm on Tuesday 11 December, to whet your appetite and... Read More
Newport council to scrap free parking
Newport’s free parking scheme is at risk of being axed after just two years due to it being deemed no longer financially viable. A major campaign, led by local traders, has been started to protect it. The programme, which until recently consisted of two hours free parking in any of the council run car parks,... Read More
Taste something Ffresh this Christmas
Wales Millennium Centre launches its second Taste Christmas Fayre on the next two upcoming weekends in December (8, 9, 15 and 16.) Bringing together food, creative craft-makers and producers from around Wales. Leonie Wallace, Taste Christmas Fayre spokeswoman says, “After last years successful Taste Christmas event the Wales Millennium Centre is doing it again this... Read More
Ffotofestivities decoration workshop
With Christmas fast approaching, why not forgo shop-bought baubles and bunting in favour of your own photographic creations made at the Ffotofestivities workshop? The Ffotogallery team will show participants of all ages and abilities how to create unique Christmas trimmings such as 3D printed baubles and photobunting. The workshop takes place at the beautiful Turner... Read More
Boulders holds new competition
Cardiff’s leading climbing centre, Boulders, has launched a new climbing competition, Route Master, this winter. The format is similar to last year’s BMC Leading Ladder, but has this year introduced top roping for lower level grades. Beginner or pro, there are a variety of routes to suit all abilities. To be in with the chance... Read More
Medieval family fun in Caerphilly
Both Caerphilly’s town and castle will be transformed into a historic market for the ninth Medieval Christmas Fayre this weekend. Starting at 9am on Saturday 8 December, Caerphilly will offer a host of activities for the whole family. 150 traders from around Wales will sell food, drink and crafts from the medieval farmers’ market. Re-enactments,... Read More
BBC pays tribute to Welsh sporting heroes
This year has been fantastic for sport, and the shortlist for BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year reflects this. The nominees this year include Olympians, Paralympians, Six Nations players and many more. As well as the main award, there is the Team of the Year award, the Carwyn James Award for Junior Sports Personalities... Read More
Nativity play taken to new heights
Two donkeys, a life size camel puppet called Cyril and over one hundred performances. This Christmas season, Cardiff is really taking the nativity play tradition up a notch. Sally Humble-Jackson, who organizes the event, first brought “Christmas – The Story” to Cardiff three years ago, when she realized that the prisoners with whom she was... Read More
Christmas turns ghostly with guided walk
A history tour in Cardiff is officering a seasonal special for its guided history and ghost walks. Cardiff History and Hauntings is putting on two nights over the festive period to give Cardiff residents a tour of the sleepy hamlet of Llandaff. Steeped with historical facts about the village’s turbulent past,... Read More
Hotel Chocolat opening in Cardiff
Cocoa grower and chocolatier Hotel Chocolat will be opening its doors this Friday in Cardiff. It’s the first Welsh outpost for this burgeoning company, with a swish chocolate tasting party on 6 December to mark the occasion. Hotel Chocolat say, “our mantra is less sugar more cocoa, so that the cocoa really sings out” and... Read More
Councillor furious at Vale policing
A Llantwit Major Councillor has criticised the slow reaction time of police response officers in the Vale of Glamorgan. Gwyn John, a member of the Vale Council cabinet, made the comments following a recent string of burglaries in the Llantwit area, directing his primary criticisms at how police response officers in the rural area have... Read More
Spend your money wisely this Christmas
A recent report has revealed that Welsh shoppers spend the most at Christmas out of everyone in the UK, revealing an apparent improvement in disposable income across Wales. Despite this financial optimism, however, the youth of Wales are still suffering heavily from issues of unemployment. In September figures showed that 4,700 sixteen to twenty four... Read More
National Trust boosts tourism
A record 43,420 people visited Tredegar House this summer, smashing the 40,000 target set by its new stewards, the National Trust. The heritage charity took over the historic landmark from Newport City Council in March on a 50-year lease. The Trust aims to increase footfall to 100,000 a year, which could generate a possible £1.47... Read More
Halal enters under the radar
Halal produce in Cardiff Market is readily available; you just won’t know it. The demand for halal produce is higher than ever in Cardiff, prompting the conversion of many restaurants to serving halal meat. Now it has emerged that although Cardiff Market does not house a halal-only vendor, you can find the Islam-approved meat there.... Read More
Milgi hosts Mexican art club
Cardiff’s well-known quirky café Milgi is hosting its monthly art and curry club on 10 December. In keeping with its Mexican-themed Christmas menu, this month’s activity involves making Mexican festive papel picado bunting. The evening begins at 7pm with a bowl of veggie curry and rice.... Read More