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In response to today’s NHS statistics which show that cancer waiting times targets in Wales have once again been missed, Anneka Hughes, Cancer Research UK’s public affairs officer in Wales, said: “It’s deeply concerning that these critical targets have been missed yet again.” “For someone who suspects they may have cancer, waiting for news is an extremely anxious time. It’s crucial that once patients are diagnosed they get the treatments they need quickly to have the best chance of survival.”…
20 – 25 June Cardiff Fringe Theatre Festival 2016 is the very first year of the Cardiff Fringe Theatre Festival. It will present work across seven venues from nine of the most exciting theatre companies in the South West. The name of the game is variety, so expect selections from both the most raw and most sophisticated ends of the theatrical spectrum. Ticket prices range from free to £7 Various venues around Cardiff centre www.cardifffringetheatrefestival.co.uk
The British Red Cross in South East Wales is looking for compassionate, friendly people to join its volunteering team for services across the region. Anyone interested in volunteering can attend an information event to learn about the services provided by the Red Cross and chat to staff and existing volunteers about the roles available. These events are taking place at the Newport Centre on Tuesday 10May and Cardiff and Vale College on Thursday 12 May. Both events run from 1.30…
On 6th April 2016 Jess Shanahan set out from Plymouth on a 20 day journey across England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland – finishing in Galway on 26th April. The road trip, named Route 57 for its 57 ‘must see’ destinations along the way, included stops in cities, villages, forests, and national parks – documenting the journey with photos and video. The route was designed by Jurys Inn Hotels, and driven in a Kia Soul EV supplied by DriveElectric, using electric…
We run sessions designed to improve strength & balance, reducing the risk of falls. I started my first session over 18 months ago at the Star Leisure centre. This group decided they wanted a challenge. Between 6 of us we decided on a 5K walk around Roath park lake. Some of the guys at this session suffer with COPD so raising money for the BLF was an easy choice. I then started to mention the walk to the other community…
The work of the winners of a new annual research award presented in memory of a Welsh woman who campaigned for women’s rights across the world are to be shared with the Welsh Government. Welsh Government Finance Minister Jane Hutt, who presented the first Audrey Jones Memorial Awards for Feminist Scholarship at the Wales Assembly of Women conference, asked for copies of the research to be sent to her so as she could share them with Welsh Government. Jane,…
A new charity shop in aid of rescue greyhounds opens in Cardiff on Tuesday. Bargain hunters are invited to come along to the opening launch, as well as to a ‘Meet the Dogs’ day the following weekend to find out more about this gentle breed. Greyhound Rescue Wales is opening its doors in the city’s popular Albany Road following demand for a branch in the capital. It will be the charity’s fourth shop in Wales, with others in Blackwood, Ruthin…
A determined teenager from South Wales who has juggled an intense physical training routine while also caring for his mother is now set to achieve his dream of joining the British Army. 18-year-old Joshua Phillips has lost an impressive 3 ½ stone in just 6 months after spending time at a specialist training college dedicated to helping teens build fitness and life skills. With strong military roots dating back to his great grandfather, Joshua had always dreamed of joining the…
On May 28th and 29th a unique Wedding event will be taking place in St David’s 2 shopping centre in aid of Breast Cancer Cymru: ‘The E&W Wedding Festival’. E&W Couture are presenting a 5 week long window campaign in a prime location in Cardiff City Centre which will culminate in an independent weekend wedding event, something which has never been done before. A Boutique style Wedding Fayre, the E&W Wedding Festival will feature local, independent businesses: celebrating what makes South Wales…
A new series of fun, informal tennis sessions at local parks and clubs across Wales has got under way to inspire more women to play tennis more often. Tennis Tuesdays was launched last year and is back for 2016, organised by Tennis Wales and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) with Nike. This year, Tennis Tuesdays are available at venues around Wales, including Cardiff, Wrexham, Newport, Usk, Penarth, Dinas Powys, Llantrisant, and Barry. The weekly sessions are organised by local tennis…
