Funky Pump Cardiff relaunch
South Wales fitness class, Funky Pump, has relaunched in the capital to give locals the workout they’ve been missing. Funky Pump Fitness relocated to Universal Gym two weeks ago to run classes in an imitation nightclub setting complete with live DJs and disco lights. The classes began in Swansea five years ago but have now... Read More
Cardiff Parks Organisations on the Rise
The Friends of Parks organisations began springing up in Cardiff back in 2006 and today there are more than ever, with two being founded just last year. Drawing members from all walks of life the groups do all sorts of work in Cardiff’s parks. From administration to manual labour to hosting events the Friends take... Read More
Remembering Basque legacy in Wales
In 1937, nearly 4000 Basque children were evacuated to locations across the UK to escape the horrors and atrocities of the Spanish Civil War. This year commemorates 75 years since the creation of small Basque colonies of South Wales. One of these colonies was at Caerleon, where over 50 scared and anxious children’s lives would... Read More
Acoustic Music and Poetry in the Bay
Acoustic music and poetry night at the Norwegian Church On 25 October, The Norwegian Church will be holding their popular Acoustic Music and Poetry night which is back for a second year running. The evening of acoustic music and spoken word performed by artists from Wales and Sweden will be organised by Cardiff Photographer Rhys... Read More
Wales goes wild this weekend
Keep Wales Tidy is running a Wild Weekend campaign from 26 to 28 October to kick-start 190 environmental projects in communities across Wales. The projects, financed with £23,200 worth of Homebase vouchers, aim to benefit local species by improving biodiversity. Community groups and organisations throughout Wales will be rolling up their sleeves to plant... Read More
Cardiff are top fundraisers
In these times of austerity, people can be forgiven for tightening their belts and looking after the pennies. But, in a show of defiance against the economy, people from Cardiff and further afield have opened their wallets and given aplenty to charity, raising an estimated £1m. The Cardiff Half Marathon is always a spectacle of... Read More
Swn Festival boosts economy.
The music economy in Cardiff is left thriving after another annual Swn festival brings with it an overwhelming display of talent. “Swn boosts the economy because it brings people from outside the city, all of whom visit the music venues, stay in hotels, and eat in restaurants”, says James... Read More
The art of making a good cuppa
Fancy yourself becoming a bit of a tea connoisseur or coffee expert? Waterloo Tea runs monthly barista courses and tea masterclasses on demand. The barista course, which teaches participants about the diverse range of coffee roasts, producers and suppliers and educates them in the various processing methods, accommodates up to four people and costs £45pp.... Read More
Bike Polo: Join the revolution
“3…2…1…Polo!” and with that, bike polo is in play, the fast paced sport played on bikes, where the aim of scoring five goals is balanced with the attempt to stay on-saddle. Hard court bike polo, has grown rapidly in popularity over the past few years, and has recently been introduced to Cardiff by a... Read More
Fashion Week showcasing local style?
This weekend marked the launch of the first ever Cardiff Fashion Week and although much is being done to showcase Cardiff style, independent retailers may not be feeling the benefits. The event, which brings people into Cardiff from across the country, aims to display what director of the event, Clare Birt, calls “Cardiff across the... Read More
Vox Pop: Gaga outfit showcased in Museum
Lady Gaga takes the centre stage again as her controversial meat dress finds its way into a museum exhibition in America. The National Museum of Women in the Arts, based in Washington DC, are currently hosting an exhibition called “Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power”. It is centred around female artists whom have contributed significantly to... Read More
St David’s centre vox pop: still a positive for Cardiff?
St David’s two celebrates its three year anniversary this week but after an initial positive impact is the centre still benefiting the shopping experience in Cardiff? The 675 million pound extension, which opened on the 22nd of October 2009, attracted 20 million people through its doors in its first six months of trading; helping to... Read More
Drinking Culture Voxpop: Misrepresented?
The drinking culture in Cardiff has come under fire in recent weeks, thanks to material such as ‘The Valleys’ and ‘Cardiff after dark’. The recent MTV show, ‘The Valleys’ has had a host of mixed reviews after the pilot aired recently. It has shown youngsters from the Valleys coming to Cardiff to apparently make something... Read More
Vox Pop: Rising food prices concern
Rising food prices is a growing concern across Britain, causing many to cut down on the weekly spend. An unusually wet summer in Britain and dry summer in America has impacted on the quantity and quality of crops, and has as a result been nudging food prices up. Neil Crombie, team manager at The Co-operative... Read More
Foraging for wild food: Vox Pop
Wild Food UK is putting on two introductory courses in Bute Park to teach people how to forage for edible wild plants and mushrooms. The foraging walks take place on 3 and 4 November and will introduce people to the laws and codes of picking wild food... Read More
Vox Pop: Cardiff, city of bards?
November is National Novel Writing Month. For thirty days and thirty nights, aspiring novelists from across the world come together to create the books they have always dreamed of writing. Many people in and around Cardiff are rising to the challenge. The aim is to write 50,000 words by 30 November. Recklessness is key and... Read More