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Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs in North Cardiff is adding cold water dipping to its water activity programme, due to popular demand. Cold water dipping is an invigorating and fun activity that can boost mental and physical health and is enjoyed by professional athletes and the public alike. The brand-new sessions, which launch this month at Dwr Cymru Welsh Water’s visitor attraction, include an initial compulsory two-hour induction to ensure that participants learn how to dip as safely as possible. This…

Horatio’s Garden Wales, located at the heart of University Hospital Llandough in Cardiff, has received a generous grant of £7,000 from the Millennium Stadium Charitable Trust in support of the charity’s arts programme. Since launching a nationwide arts programme in 2021, research conducted by Horatio’s Garden has demonstrated the emotional and rehabilitative benefits of artistic activities for thousands of people affected by spinal injury throughout the UK. Opening in May 2022, Horatio’s Garden Wales hosts a wide range of creative…

A number of leading homelessness and housing organisations in Wales have expressed grave concerns about the impact of proposed new laws on people facing street homelessness. The organisations have written to a Senedd Committee to caution against plans in the UK Government’s Criminal Justice Bill. UK ministers are proposing new police powers around so-called “nuisance rough sleeping” and “nuisance begging” in England and Wales. If passed, these powers would include the ability to move on, fine up to £2,500, or…

Primary School children will be welcoming older people from their local communities into school as a new inter-generational project takes off across Wales. It is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Since launching eight years ago the Goldies Cymru Charity have brought songs and smiles to older isolated people across South Wales. These take place in Libraries, community rooms and Church halls and there are now over 60 sessions led by dedicated freelance leaders. The charity has also had…

Plastic Pollution on River Taff I visited Cardiff recently and took a walk along the River Taff Trail through the city. I had been told by a friend that it was a lovely walk and as I work for Wildlife Trusts Wales, I might be able to spot some wildlife along the river. What I saw was not what I expected and was truly shocking. The amount of plastic pollution strewn along the banks of the river was the worst…

The children’s role play centre in Llantwit Fardre was set up in 2018, due to seeing children coming into schools with increasing social and communication needs. From having teaching experience, having her own children and teaching baby and toddler music sessions through her first business ‘Jingle Jangle Jo’, Joanne knew the importance of early invention and wanted to provide the local area with a role play centre that supports children’s learning through play and fun activities to enhance their wellbeing,…

A Library of Things is just like a book library, such as things that you do not use very often, do not have space for, or cannot afford. People can borrow items such as gardening and DIY tools, camping equipment, or kitchen equipment, all at a price less than one would expect to pay second hand for. Benthyg is the Welsh word for ‘to borrow.’ In Cardiff, Benthyg Cymru, founded in 2020, currently operates two Libraries of Things: in Splott…

Sherrille Riley Sherrille Riley is a pioneering figure in the beauty industry, renowned for her role as a multi- business owner, serial entrepreneur, and advocate for diversity and inclusivity. She stands at the forefront, driving meaningful conversations and initiatives to promote representation within the beauty sector ‘There are so many talented women of colour in the beauty industry, but very few are business owners,’ states serial entrepreneur, Sherrille Riley. As the brains behind London’s luxury boutique salon, Nails & Brows…

KOVA International are delighted to be working in partnership with WORLD VISION for the release of CABRINI (from Angel Studios). Previews will be in major cities, across the UK in celebration of International Women’s Day. WORLD VISION has their Strong Women Strong World campaign for International Women’s Day. Francesca Cabrini was an entrepreneur, an inspiration and a pioneer for women throughout all generations. Charlotte Maytum, Programme Manager (Strong Women Strong World), World Vision said: “We are incredibly proud to be supporting this wonderful film. We were…

Growing up in Cardiff, my appreciation for the vibrant tapestry of people, cultures, and ideas has always been profound. However, both as a child and later as a teacher, I couldn’t ignore the glaring absence of positive protagonists from Global Majority backgrounds in children’s literature. Searching for books that mirrored the experiences of myself or the children in my class often left me disappointed, especially in the absence of a black girl as the central character, particularly within a Welsh context. Faced with this…