Grateful Mari Butt took on the world’s biggest obstacle course to ‘give something back’ to the charity which has helped her daughter survive Leukaemia. Her brave daughter Annie, was diagnosed with potentially-deadly Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia when she was aged just THREE, in July 2014. Now, still only five, she is nearing the end of an intensive two-year treatment programme which includes daily chemotherapy sessions, weekly blood tests and monthly consultant appointments, due to finish in October this year. Mum Mari,…
PREPARE to be amazed as Britain’s best new magician Jamie Raven pulls off the most incredible tricks before your very eyes – and he’s coming to St David’s Hall! Fresh from headlining a record-breaking West End spectacular The Illusionists, Jamie kicks off his debut tour in style with a mesmerising show at the National Concert Hall of Wales on Thursday 16 June. It’s been a whirlwind 12 months for Jamie since finishing runner-up on last year’s Britain’s Got Talent. Yet…
The Cardiff cake-loving community hosted its sixth Roath Bake at St Andrew’s Church, Wellfield Road this April. The event hosted by Wayne Courtney and Nathan Wyburn and with 12 judges the competition saw over 100 cakes from 6 categories of amateurs to professionals. The Cardiff Times Magazine columnists, Wyburn and Wayne, are a duo at the heart of the community who fundraise and host events for charity in Cardiff. This year their competition was set to raise money for the…
Children around Wales are being offered free coaching as part of the legacy of Great Britain’s victory in the Davis Cup. A total of 38 courses under the Tennis for Kids programme are taking place in North, South, and Mid Wales during the summer. Details vary from club to club, but generally involve six free, fun sessions with an expert coach; a free racket to keep, if you attend regularly; the chance for parents or guardians to get involved; and…
Brits’ green-fingered efforts wilt in national knowledge crisis wasting millions each year May 2016 – Brits are wasting an estimated £672m per year on their gardens according to new research out today by gardening experts Gardena. The excessive cost is a result of plants dying in the garden – a big problem for over two thirds (65%) of Brits. The research shows that this is due to a lack of basic gardening knowledge in the UK with a fifth simply forgetting…
After doubling its turnover and appointing two additional directors, amber energy, a leading energy management consultancy and one of Wales’ fastest growing businesses, has been shortlisted for the TELCA Awards 2016. The firm has not only been shortlisted for Small Consultancy of the Year, but director Nick Proctor is also being recognised for his innovation and leadership with Business Person of the Year Award. The Energy Live Consultancy Awards, now in its fourth consecutive year, have become sought after accolades…
New research marks the launch of first oral health workshops by Action for Children Recent research commissioned to mark the launch of oral health workshops from leading charity Action for Children – Gweithredu dros Blant and its partnership with The Wrigley Company Ltd, has revealed it’s still the simple pleasures in life that make our children smile. The survey of parents and children in Wales reveals that pulling silly faces (46 per cent), reading stories (31 per cent) and playing hide and…
Britain Has Spirit launched by TV favourite Gabby Logan will award two national winners with £25,000 Britain Has Spirit, a new initiative searching for Britain’s best volunteers has today announced Wales’ shortlist for group nominations now ready for the public vote. This crucial next stage in the campaign will rely on the public to choose their most deserving volunteer heroes and cast their vote across 10 British regions. Wales’ winner of ‘Regional Community Initiative of the Year’ will be awarded…
People of all ages and abilities across Wales are being invited to join Britain’s biggest summer of tennis. The first of two Great British Tennis Weekends (GBTW) of 2016 takes place on May 14-15 at a variety of locations across Wales. Organised by the Lawn Tennis Association and Tennis Wales, the free events are aimed at encouraging men, women and children of all backgrounds to enjoy playing one of the nation’s most loved sports with friends and family, no matter…
