On Wednesday 15th May, I had the privilege of attending The Guilty Feminist Live Tour at Cardiff’s St David’s Hall/St Davinia’s Hall (the latter name having been coined by Frances White as a feminist re-brand to be in keeping with the show)! The panel of talented comedians alongside Deborah Frances-White comprised of Jessica Fostekew, Suzi Ruffell, Grace Petrie and Kemah Bob. The five women began the show delivering Deborah’s famous tag line: ‘I’m a Feminist… but’, each with their own…

Fifty years since the first man walked on the moon, stroke survivors in Cardiff are now proving that they too can overcome their own challenges by taking part in a charity walk for the Stroke Association. Step Out for Stroke is a series of mile-long walks taking place across the UK this summer. The courses are suitable for any level of walking ability, wheelchair accessible and participants can walk at their own pace, in their own time.   To mark…

Michael Ball returned to Cardiff’s St David’s Hall this evening, with a mind-blowing show leaving the audience thrilled. He amazed us once more with his range of stunning vocals and dance moves. Michael hosted the evening with the charisma and charm that makes him adored by many, stopping at one point to take a crowd selfie which was later posted on twitter. Coming home to you is Michael’s latest No.1 album. Michael took the stage framed by swirling spotlights with…

This year, Usk Open Gardens weekend will be on 29th/30th June. Now in its 25th year and celebrating its Silver Anniversary, the weekend has many regular fans and has become a regular pre-Hampton Court RHS venue. And this year there will be even more reasons to visit. In 2018 Usk was ecstatic to be awarded Champion Large Village in World in Bloom (Communities in Bloom), as well as Gold and first place in Wales in Bloom, and Gold in the…

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A Review by Melissa Compton. The emotive and heartfelt Ballet Victoria opened at New Theatre, Cardiff this evening. The story of Queen Victoria has often been told but never quite in this way. The Ballet is centred around a series of events in Victoria’s life rather than beginning to end, told through the eyes of her daughter Beatrice. The Ballet opens with the queen making her final diary entry shortly before her death. The choreography is simple and paired with…

Transform / Human’s Lib 35th Anniversary Tour St David’s Hall Sunday 26 May, Doors 7pm.   SYNTH-POP superstar Howard Jones celebrates two special career landmarks in style at St David’s Hall on Sunday 26 May with some very special guests.   The new wave pioneer plays tracks off is critically acclaimed latest work Transform and marks the 35th anniversary of his debut album Human’s Lib, which stormed to the top of the UK charts in 1984. Plus, joining Howard are…

  Leading training provider, Qube Learning, hosted their annual award ceremony last night to applaud their passionate and hardworking Apprentices, Trainees, Employees and Employers. The inspiring occasion was held at the well-known venue Proud in Embankment and was hosted by the famous Silver Medalist and World Record Holder, Colin Jackson CBE. Colin said “In my youth, I was unsure of what I wanted to do but I found sport and I knew I had discovered something that would get me…

Cardiff’s university students have been taking a break from the books, and getting on their bikes, to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing.  Students living in CRM Student accommodation across Cardiff took part in a unique cycling, walking and rowing challenge on Tuesday (May 14). Organisers encouraged students to pedal, walk and row miles – with CRM Students’ five accommodation blocks clocking up an incredible 1,197 miles on Tuesday alone. Students pledged to cycle, row or walk miles, while…

Wales manager Ryan Giggs has named a 26-player squad for a training camp in Portugal ahead of next month’s Euro 2020 qualifying round matches against Croatia and Hungary.   Giggs has selected a strong squad for the camp including Gareth Bale, Joe Allen, David Brooks and Dan James. Ben Davies and Ben Woodburn will be unavailable due to Tottenham Hotspur’s and Liverpool’s involvement in this year’s UEFA Champions League final while Harry Wilson, Tom Lawrence and Neil Taylor will be…