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04/04/2015

Cardiff based law firm, Martyn Prowel Solicitors, is to hold a charity evening to raise money for the Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity, LATCH. The fundraiser, which includes a three course dinner and charity raffle, will be held at Miss Jones bar and restaurant in Whitchurch Village, Cardiff on Monday, 27th April at 7pm. The law firm is aiming to exceed the total raised for LATCH at last year’s event at the venue, which was attended by 60 guests and generated…

04/04/2015

SPRING is here and the days are finally getting brighter. And although it’s still a bit cold outside, you’ll always be afforded a warm welcome at St David’s Hall. April promises yet another action-packed month at the National Concert Hall of Wales with a schedule crammed full of diverse entertainment from cracking kids’ shows to dazzling dancing. Plus, there’s top music from a few household names and a healthy dose of nostalgia added to the mix. Say “Yes” to mischief…

04/04/2015

Happy Saturday!   Now that Spring has arrived and the sun is shining, we wanted to share with you some great tips, products and ways to help you avoid the dreaded symptoms that come with hay fever!

04/04/2015

New research from natural fruit bar, Fruit Heroes, reveals:   –     86% of parents in Cardiff are concerned about their child’s diet –     60% of Cardiff parents don’t think the UK’s nutritional guidelines for kids are clear –     Guidelines and reports have been so confusing to parents in Cardiff that a staggering 27% (the highest in the UK) think eating fruit is unhealthy –     Almost half of parents in Cardiff don’t know what the 5-a-day guideline is –     84% of…

04/04/2015

Plumbers, civil engineers, landlords, architects, water engineers, environmental managers, ecologists and site managers are among those being invited to special events providing a taste of free training in the latest sustainability practices. The free taster sessions take place in Llantrisant, Llanelli, and Llandudno in April and May, and are for anyone in the built environment sector, who lives or works in one of Wales’ Convergence areas. Built Environment Sustainability Training (BEST) is offering free, flexible training to develop knowledge and…

04/04/2015

this Thursday, 26th March, from 6-9pm Pip Barrett  & Taylor Zepeda Chemical Wedding Two very different artists, Taylor Zepeda and Pip Barrett’s work is shown side by side, distinctly but commonly seeking to understand or reconcile a their personal position within contemporary culture. Californian Zepeda mashes up throwaway tat, the non-biodegradable with nature and the mystical, to create objects which present a false or futile attempt at transcendence. Instantly attention grabbbing; Barrett’s painted works are humourous and naive, masking a more complex dialogue with…

04/04/2015

Tennis Wales welcomes new strategy to get more players across Britain! A new strategy from the governing body of tennis in Britain could further help boost the games in Wales. That’s the view of Tennis Wales chief executive Peter Drew after the launch of a four-year plan by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). The strategy for 2015-18 aims to deliver on the mission of getting “more people playing tennis more often” to address a decline in participation across Britain in…

04/04/2015

Check out www.homebuildingshow.co.uk/welshoak in order to see if you can get free tickets for the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show at Birmingham’s NEC from 26th to 29th March! Happy Shopping!

04/04/2015

Rug: £49.95 (1.8×1.2m) or £89.95 (2.4×1.5m) and Pouffe: £109 www.cuckooland.com / 01305 231231 A simple and easy way to update an outdoor space is with colour in the form of an outdoor rug. As with indoor rooms, a rug outside will encourage guests into a space, draw furniture together and offer feet an alternative to bare ground. NEW for 2015: Istanbul Design  Whether you live in a spacious house or a tiny apartment, Fab Habitat rugs and pouffes available at cuckooland.com are a simple way to…

04/04/2015

CHRIS DAVIS FOR NORWELL LAPLEY PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS WINNER – Best Newcomer to Variety – 1996 WINNER – Encore Magazine’s “Entertainer of the Year” – 199 FINALIST– So You Think You’re Funny – 1997                               WINNER – BBC TV series Funny Business – 2008    Introducing award-winning Welsh comedian Rod Woodward, who became an overnight success in December when he was invited to perform at the 2014…