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Harriet Miller, 23, from Groesfaen recently completed the 50 nautical mil J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, one of Britain’s largest participation sporting events, with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust on Saturday 2nd July. Harriet, who finished cancer treatment in April 2015 for Hodgkins Lymphomaat University Hospital Wales, was one of 24 young people from across the UK sailing on board the Trust’s five yachts taking part in the Race, in what were considered by world renowned yachtswoman…

Blue Door Nursery in Cardiff has been given a Silver Catering Mark award by the Soil Association. It is the first independent nursery in Wales to receive this prestigious award which recognises the provision of healthy, sustainable food. Justine Vedmore, Nursery Founder and Director, said: “This is a huge achievement for us and it validates the efforts we have put into providing the children in our care with food of the highest standard.” Justine opened Blue Door Nursery in 2006. The setting…

The Davis Cup by BNP Paribas arrives in Wales next month as part of a national Trophy Tour of Great Britain. The famous Trophy will visit the National Eisteddfod in Abergavenny, the Anglesey Show, and tennis clubs in Rhiwbina, Llanelli, and Ruthin. Following Team GB’s historic win against Belgium in the 2015 Davis Cup Final, when Britain lifted the Trophy for the first time in 79 years, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) wanted to celebrate this momentous occasion by delivering…

A new Public Health Wales report launched today (14 July) highlights 10 key areas for action that Wales should prioritise to enable significant improvements in our health and wellbeing, a reduction in inequalities, and a maximum return on investment for our economy. The report – ‘Making a Difference: Investing in Sustainable Health and Well-being for the People of Wales’ – makes the case that investing in the prevention of poor health would result in healthy outcomes for our population, and far-reaching benefits…

Iconic American brand, Sailor Jerry, hit the road once again for round two of The Ride. Kicking off on Saturday 2nd July, three bad-ass, bike building teams from across the UK were tasked with a series of epic challenges to compete against each other on a hell raising journey of balls-to-wall riding. This year’s teams, hailing from across Great Britain, include Hackney Wick’s finest bike specialists, Kingdom of Kicks, Welsh motorcycle club and hot rod masters, FTH and 2015’s returning…

We are delighted that one of the Airmen in ‘Allo ‘Allo is being played by Tom Seymour. In the Second World War Tom’s father served as a navigator in the RAF. During that time he flew 17 missions over France. They involved both dropping supplies for the Resistance and dropping British Agents by parachute to serve alongside them. For this distinguished service in these secret missions Tom’s Dad was awarded Croix de Guerre. Tom said: “I am so pleased to…

    The second of this summer’s Great British Tennis Weekends (GBTW) takes place at locations across Wales this week (July 16-17). People of all ages and abilities are being invited to join in, as Britain’s biggest summer of tennis heats up. 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…

‘Allo ‘Allo! Cardiff Open Air Theatre Festival kicked off on June 23rd with Stephen Sondheims Into The Woods. The festival itself couldn’t be suited in a better location, in the heart of the city alongside the River Taff and in the beautiful grounds of Sophia Gardens. After enjoying the festival last year we was excited to be invited along to the gala showing of Allo Allo. I find it’s always hard to make the crossover from television show to theatre…

Three in ten Cardiffians claim Sunday is no longer a day of rest Saturday and Sundays are the busiest days of the week in Cardiff British Gas to offer free electricity on Saturday or Sunday to smart meter customers New findings from British Gas have revealed that households in Cardiff are waving goodbye to lazy Sundays, with a fifth claiming they’re busier than in years gone by. Weekend days are now the busiest days in the week, as the nation…

There are never enough hours in the day or days in the week to get everything done. The bare essentials may make it through but looking after us often ends up at the bottom of the list. It’s crazy – because looking after ourselves saves time in the long term, as we are able to function more efficiently and less likely to succumb to illness when we are healthy. But when life is out of control, try to find just…