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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…
Ensemble Cymru’s harp-stopping season finalè arrives at Chapter Ensemble Cymru’s final offering in their Coffee Concert series will see the harp take centre stage in a programme of stunning chamber music performed by a seven-piece ensemble, featuring a string quartet and an awarding winning harpist from Switzerland. The Ensemble will be performing in Cardiff for one night only, appearing at the Chapter Arts Centre on 14 May, 7pm. The North Wales based chamber music group’s May tour will draw together…
Key business statistics Business population (2014) 11,515 Number of new startups (2014) 1,835 Enterprise deaths (2014) 1,105 Survival rate (Four year survival rate) 45.6% Key financial statistics Average annual energy bill* £2,817 Average weekly earnings Overall average – £403 Full time – £499 Part time – £167 Female – £344 Male – £479 Should you make Cardiff your HQ? As Wales’ capital city, it only fits that Cardiff has grown to become a thriving hotspot for…
Dynamic leisure operator CG Restaurants & Bars is set for its next stage of growth, with the exciting announcement that it will be joining the Welsh capital’s booming nightlife scene in September 2016. Embarking on their first stage of national expansion, Dirty Martini has secured the former Maddison site on 71-72 St Mary Street, Cardiff. Excited to join the thriving community of successful bars and clubs, the group will be investing circa £1M in the refurbishment of the…
– Top 10 dream garden features revealed – – Three-quarters of Brits would like a swimming pool – -53% dream of owning a hot tub and 9% tennis courts- MANICURED LAWNS and flower beds were once the fad du jour of homeowners, but new research reveals traditional garden features have fallen out of favour, with more lavish features such as hot tubs, swimming pools and tennis courts taking prime position on garden bucket lists. 74% of…
A team including the partner of one of the first cancer patients to be injected with new a tumour-destroying vaccine to take on a challenge in May to raise money for charity. Martin Shaw is joining Roger Sanford, 40, and a team of nine from financial provider company, Syscap, to fundraise for Dimbleby Cancer Care by taking part in the UK’s greatest endurance challenge – a 100km event in which participants can walk, jog or run the distance from London to Brighton. The charity…
Welsh Folk group Calan bring their World Premiere tour of a musical adaptation of children’s story “The King, The Cat & The Fiddle” to schools across Wales this April-June. Following the performance’s success at St David’s Hall, Cardiff on April 22nd and 23rd, Calan will continue to tour their interactive musical show this week starting at Riverbank special school, Cardiff on Monday 25th April and ending the week in Heronsbridge Special School, Bridgend on the Friday. The tour continues into…
Butetown History & Arts Centre is in deep need of our help as it risks closing down very soon unless we all contribute to its sustainment this summer. The centre has been invaluable not only for the many communities who live around Butetown itself, but it was there to help and support the Italian Cultural Centre Wales both when we opened nearly a year ago and again for many of our events. It is a magnificent space to organise cultural…
Youth charity, Central YMCA, has today warned of the increasing harm caused by legal and illegal highs, after UK youngsters cited substance abuse as one of the biggest threats facing them today. Recent research by the charity placed issues relating to substance abuse fifth in a list of 19 challenges facing young people, scoring 78/100 on a scale of key issues – coming only behind challenges relating to employment, education and body image. More worryingly, it was also…
Taking place in Cardiff Bay on Saturday 23rd July, the dramatic series provides a rare opportunity to watch world-class rowing in Cardiff just two weeks ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Helen Tan, Chief Operating Officer at Welsh Rowing, said: “This is a fantastic chance for people across the UK to see real future Olympic medal prospects in action here in Wales. With just 100 days to go, the countdown is on for the athletes. For most, HIR…
