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For more than a decade, Cowbridge Music Festival has been bringing world-class music to the heart of the market town, offering audiences a chance to explore classical, jazz and folk in a way that feels fresh, inclusive and welcoming. Spread across intimate venues, it opens the doors to people of all ages, capturing the local spirit of Cowbridge while celebrating global talent. I was lucky enough to attend two events on the final weekend of the festival, Ben Tarlton’s…
Fresh handmade cosmetics company Lush is giving away two products to help Cardiff half marathon runners get back on their feet after the gruelling 13.1 mile race. Lush on Queen Street will be giving away the brand’s Cold Water Soother Epsom salt cube, and After magnesium solid massage oil bar, which has 84 five star reviews on the brand’s website, as well as a 10% discount voucher for the Lush Spa. Lush’s ‘After’ solid massage oil bar (£10) is a…
“Flying has always meant dealing with the elements. But the elements are shifting. For paragliders and paramotorists, this means a renewed focus on safety, preflight planning, and real-time alerts,” writes Eeva Ruuska, Americas Operations Manager at Riskline For pilots chasing the perfect thermal or smooth morning glide, the weather has always been both partner and adversary. But over the last few years, nature’s script has begun to shift. From freak wind events over the Alps to sudden microbursts in…
Whilst it is sad to say farewell to The Alchemist on St Mary’s Street, its replacement is a total winner: LUDO. When I was invited down to visit LUDO’S grand opening on Saturday 27th September, I was filled with huge anticipation. Having visited LUDO in my home city, Bath, I had very high expectations – which were easily met! Situated on St Mary’s Street, the sports bar is in prime location, just a stone’s throw away from the Principality Stadium….
Sponsored post Cardiff shoppers are in for a treat this Sunday as McDonald’s brings a giant MONOPOLY game dome to St. David’s Centre. Open from 11 am to 3 pm, the dome celebrates the return of the beloved MONOPOLY game promotion in restaurants with a unique, interactive challenge. Visitors will get the chance to step inside and race against the clock to grab as many flying ‘peelies’ as possible. Prizes include exclusive McDonald’s x MONOPOLY merchandise—from hoodies and T-shirts to…
Image Credit_ Ricky Bantog OK, Moon Panda’s Dumb Luck just snuck up on me like one of those foggy California mornings [yes, I have spent time doing that a few times over the years] that turns into a full-on sun-soaked haze. This third album from the Cali-Danish dream pop crew feels like they’ve finally hit that sweet spot where hazy guitars and Maddy Myers’ ethereal vocals don’t just float—they pull you under, in the best way. It’s collaborative as hell,…
LUDO Sports & Live Lounge launches in Cardiff with a “Beat the Scrum” challenge, featuring rugby legend Alun Wyn Jones. On Saturday 27th September from 12–4pm outside the new St Mary’s Street venue, the public can compete to test their strength against the former Welsh captain. Fresh from opening its doors on 25th September, LUDO will showcase its energy, atmosphere and love of sport right outside its front door, 117 St Mary’s Street, with a professional scrum machine, a live…
Comedian, author and NHS anaesthetist Ed Patrick brings his latest show to Cardiff’s Glee Club on 30 September 2025. Expect a night of sharp stand-up, candid insights and brilliantly funny stories from the hospital front line. Carl Marsh What’s the trickiest part of finding humour in healthcare without crossing the malpractice line? Ed Patrick Hahahaha… Information Governance. [Laughter] So, I think there’s a lot with medicine. There are a lot of them, whether it’s doctors, nurses or other…
By Helen Turnbull Amanda Warnett, from Saltash in Cornwall is preparing to run the Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday 5th October, in memory of her daughter who tragically died from meningitis as a baby. The half-marathon falls on World Meningitis Day, endorsing Warnett’s goal of spreading awareness about this fatal disease. The Cornish mother lost her daughter, Aimee, after she contracted meningococcal septicaemia at just nine months old. Devastatingly, Aimee’s condition deteriorated rapidly, and she passed away on 26th August…
