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Women in Cardiff are among the most aggressive drivers in the country. Results from an online test – designed to discover how angry motorists feel in a variety of different situations – has revealed that female drivers from the Welsh capital are the most volatile. The Road Rage Ranker was created by Jennings Motor Group and, rather surprisingly, revealed that women generally feel more angry behind the wheel than men. The misdemeanours highlighted in the test were: · Potholes in the road · Tailgating · Traffic…
Edwards Coaches, a family run business now in their 5th generation of ownership are a Coach Holiday company based in South Wales. As 2015 represents their 90th year of operation, Edwards Coaches have plenty of reason to be in celebratory mood. Tuesday 1st of December marks the release of the ‘The Times’ Newspaper short film documentary on the partnership between Edwards Coaches and Lombard Finance, the Asset Finance arm of the Royal Bank of Scotland. The partnership between Edwards Coaches…
Photo by Irfon Bennett On Sunday 6th December, men’s hockey teams from across the South of Wales meet at the National Hockey Centre at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff for the all-important Championship Semi-Finals. Whitchurch Hockey Club, Cardiff University, Cardiff & Met and Swansea University will be vying for a place in the Men’s Championship Final at the end of April, with European Hockey Federation (EHF) tournament slots also potentially at stake. Match 1 14:00 Whitchurch v Cardiff University Match 2 16:00 …
The Snow Maiden: Saturday 19 – Monday 21 December, 2pm & 5.30pm The Snow Maiden, The Nutcracker & Swan Lake St David’s Hall Saturday 19 December – Sunday 3 January 2pm, 5.30pm & 7pm (Excluding 25 & 26 December and 1 January) WHAT better way is there to get in the Christmas spirit than to enjoy a world class ballet with your loved ones at St David’s Hall? We’ve got the festive season all wrapped up with three magical productions…
AVOID the hustle and bustle of the hectic high street shops by booking tickets for your family and friends at St David’s Hall this Christmas! The big day may be fast approaching and the cold weather may be closing in, but you’ll always be afforded a warm welcome at the National Concert Hall of Wales. Don’t worry if you still haven’t made a start on your Christmas shopping as there’s plenty to put a smile on your loved ones’…
Former Welsh rugby legend and TV personality Jonathan ‘Jiffy’ Davies, cut the ribbon on the newly refurbished spa at the Corran Resort and Spa in Laugharne, on Monday, November 30. The spa has been open to the public since early November, and guests will now find a refurbished swimming pool, gym and seven luxury treatments room that will be offering the latest indulgent and invigorating spa therapies. Although a retreat for guests staying at the hotel, the spa will also…
St David’s Hall, Wednesday 9 December at 7pm JOIN the festive celebrations with the Cardiff County & Vale of Glamorgan Music Service as some of South Wales’ finest young musicians perform their Christmas Showcase. Eight of the counties’ ensembles will share the stage with a massed choir of 250 junior schoolchildren at St David’s Hall next Wednesday (9 December) at 7pm. Altogether this captivating concert will feature: Youth Brass Band, Training Brass Band, Advanced Percussion, Foundation Brass Band & Training Choir,…
St David’s Hall, Thursday 10 December at 7.30pm THE ever-popular Christmas Concert of Seasonal Music & Carols returns to St David’s Hall next Thursday (10 December) for its 33rd year! Plus, proceeds from the concert go to the great charity work of CLIC Sargent, which cares for children with cancer. This year’s wonderful line-up features acclaimed organist Jane Watts, the brass ensemble of the Welsh Guards, a combined hospital choir of 250 voices and special guests from the Royal Welsh College of…
St David’s Hall, Saturday 5 December at 3pm & 7.30pm THREE acclaimed choirs will combine forces to celebrate the festive season in style at St David’s Hall this Saturday (5 December) in The Promise of Christmas concert. The Cambrensis Choir & Orchestra, the St David’s Praise Choir and The Promise of Christmas Youth Choir will also share the stage for two special performances at 3pm and 7.30pm. Expect the usual feast of family favourites plus traditional carols, and be prepared to sing…
Julian Clary, national trinket, author, TV and radio star is coming up your way… The Joy of Mincing is Julian Clary’s celebration of 30 years as a camp comedian. There is so much to tell you; the ups and downs of his sordid love life, the true and heart stopping account of how he saved Dame Joan Collins’ life, and don’t start him on the perils of his DIY electrical home enema kit. On stage Julian will proudly wear his well-deserved…
