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World of Words (WOW) is a non-profit, social enterprise with a constitution and fundraising necessities. WOW empowers children via literacy and language. WOW responds to partnership schools that refer children in order to build confidence and self-esteem. WOW works with pupils for any number of reasons e.g. the children may be: Reluctant readers; underachievers; dyslexic; In need of verbal interaction with male company; needing focussed attention in smaller classes; infants moving up to junior level; pupils who can upgrade skills…

The Cardiff Pride of Place Project is giving visitors an opportunity to define where they live – and how they live – in the twentyfirst century, through research conducted in the spirit of ‘Mass Observation’. The exhibition opened with photos of Cardiff by The Caravan Gallery as a catalyst to get people talking. A selection of images from an open submission photography competition which asked What does Cardiff mean to you? also formed part of the opening display , with…

This week is the last chance for people in Wales to vote for the wild flower community project that they feel most deserves to receive £120,000 funding. Thousands have already cast their vote, but each project needs as much support as it can get to help realise its vision. The UK’s biggest ever seed sowing campaign, Grow Wild, will award the funding to one of three projects throughout Wales when voting closes at midnight on Sunday 1st November. Grow Wild is…

With bonfire night just around the corner, many pet owners worry that the season will mean increased stress for their pets. Lots of animals are afraid of the loud sounds and flashing lights that accompany fireworks, but there are lots of ways to make sure that your pet feels as comfortable and safe as possible on the night.  Speaking ahead of bonfire night, Andrew Bucher, Chief Veterinary Officer at MedicAnimal, said: “What is undoubtedly an exciting and fun time of…

Kevin Brennan MP for Cardiff West is supporting a call for employers in the area to work with universities – and schools and colleges – to tackle the engineering skills gap, following the launch of the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET), 2015 Skills & Demand in Industry report.  The report reveals that 61 per cent of employers are least satisfied with skills among graduates – and that two thirds (66 per cent) are concerned that the education system will struggle to keep…

South Wales catering company Pancake World is celebrating after securing a lucrative six figure contract with a chain of coffee houses. The contract, worth over £100,000 per year with Kaspa’s Desserts is a significant boost to the company, already renowned for the quality of its produce. Earlier in the year Pancake World exhibited at the International Food & Drink Event (IFE) in London as part of the Welsh Government’s Food and Drink Wales delegation which allowed the company to engage…

“DRAWING WATER” FREE FAMILY-FRIENDLY FESTIVAL OF ART Saturday 24 October – Sunday 1 November at Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay part of The Big Draw Mermaid Quay, the waterfront leisure & retail quarter in the heart of Cardiff Bay, is hosting a nine-day family-friendly art festival over the half term holiday week. Every day from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November will be packed with fun arty activities for all to enjoy – from a giant colouring-in cube on the…

Who  After working for over 20 years in the Memory Teams of Bath and Cardiff, managing a nursing home and caring for people with dementia in hospitals, Jane Mullins, a dementia nurse specialist has created DUETcare, which focuses on helping professionals and families connect with the person with dementia through creative, sensory and innovative ways TV and radio presenter Beti George’s partner of almost 40 years has dementia and she is championing DUETcare. What All training encompasses the values base…

A new agreement between the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales, South Wales Police, and Public Health Wales will commit the three agencies to working more closely together to tackle ill-health and crime. A Memorandum of Understanding signed on 21 October 2015 at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay will ensure the agencies work in partnership to identify and overcome common challenges, and to do more to share analysis and evaluation. The agreement will ensure an evidence-based approach to the…

An animated character who achieved a cult following on national TV is set to star in his own film, thanks to his South Wales-based creator. And anyone who invests in the project could appear in it too, as a cartoon version of themselves. Benjamin Howell, an animator who is based in Roath in Cardiff, is making a new animated film called Saucy Horsey using traditional pencil-on-paper animation, combined with 3D clay and puppet animation. The lead character Saucy Horsey, a…