Fun-filled family shows coming to St David’s Hall later this month. Sister Act Live Choir comes to the Hall on Saturday 17th February at 2.30pm & 7.30pm and features all your favourite songs from the classic 1992 film – only limited tickets are remaining for both performances And Milkshake! Live will delight the kids during the half-term holidays with two shows at 12pm & 3.30pm on Friday 23rd February. The popular Channel 5 programme comes to the stage in The…

Cardiff’s New Theatre was a charming venue for Tuesday evening’s performance of the much-loved movie-turned-musical Flashdance by Tom Hedley and Robert Cary. Honesty being a key ingredient for a reliable reviewer, I have to confess that I have never actually seen the movie, and therefore attended the show as a complete Flash-first timer. However, I’m of the opinion that this simply added an extra element of anticipation and involvement in the plot and character development. So, with that confession out…

Welsh Gymnastics is proud to announce that it has appointed Ann Bevan as its new Chief Executive. A native of Pembroke, Ann represented Wales at Hockey in the Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games in 1998 and was a physical education teacher in Howells School in Cardiff for more than 17 years. Since leaving teaching she has worked in various roles at Sport Wales and is currently a High Performance Advisor. In her role as a High Performance Advisor, Ann helps sports’…

The team at Plantos Nursery in Old St Mellons are celebrating their tenth birthday this month! The nursery has been operating since 2004 but became Plantos in 2008 and has been thriving ever since. The team at Plantos have prepared a fun filled packed week of activities for the children this week with an exciting party and surprise guests to top it all!! “We are all proud at Plantos that we have such a good reputation and share a real…

Whilst, 69% of people may have already given up on their New Year’s resolutions, 77% are actively pursuing much loftier aspirations for 2018 • Start-up Britain: 42% of Brits want to set up their own business • Altruistic ambition: One in three Brits want to help a charity or cause (33%) or make a difference in the community (36%) in 2018 • Further education (41%) and career changes (31%) are among other aspirations for Brits in 2018 • 57% cite…

A former St Teilo’s Church in Wales High School pupil, Robin Gwilliam, has landed a dream position with the Formula 1 team. Robin, now a mechanical engineering student at Cardiff University, competed against over 400 applicants across the UK and with only 5 places available he was offered the role he most wanted for his placement year. Working alongside top professionals in the field, Robin will be placed within the engine and powertrain division of the Design Office to help…

Throughout 2018 Tenovus Cancer Care will be celebrating its 75th anniversary, kicking off with a glamourous Birthday Party hosted by patron Rob Brydon at the prestigious Celtic Manor Resort on Friday 2nd March. Tickets include a drinks reception, delicious three course meal and entertainment from the brilliant host. This will be a night you won’t want to miss! Tickets cost £85 each with tables of 10 available. Tenovus Cancer Care also has a number of opportunities for businesses to join…

HRH The Prince of Wales, Patron of Welsh National Opera, attended a performance of WNO’s new production of La forza del destino at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff. On arrival, His Royal Highness was met by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of South Glamorgan, Mrs Morfudd Meredith, and hosts including WNO Honorary President Mathew Prichard, WNO Chairman Mark Molyneux, WNO Artistic Director David Pountney, WNO Managing Director Leonora Thomson and WNO Music Director Tomáš Hanus. His Royal Highness was greeted on arrival by…

Diabetes UK Cymru is looking for people from across Wales to take on the swimming challenge of the year, Swim22, between 22 February and 22 May. Swim22 participants will cover an incredible 22 miles – the equivalent of crossing the English Channel. People taking on the challenge can swim in their local pool alone or, better still, with family, friends or colleagues. The distance can even be split between a team to make it easier for everyone. Joseph Cuff, Fundraising…

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is returning to the UK and Ireland for 2018, with more shows and more venues than ever before. The tour features two different collections of brand new adventure films, starring the world’s top explorers on mind-blowing journeys in wild and remote parts of the globe. “This is the first time we’ve topped 100 shows in the UK and Ireland, which is really exciting!” says Tour Director Nell Teasdale. “UK and Irish audiences have…