Being able to read her 70th birthday cards was the best gift ever for Mrs Judith Palmer of Barry. After nine months of sight loss with cataracts in both eyes, Mrs Palmer was at risk of losing her sight permanently until she was referred to Mr Dan Morris of Nuffield Health Cardiff & Vale Hospitals. The family decided to seek a private opinion as the NHS wait was very long. Her son and daughters were very concerned about her continuing…
Businesses from across South Wales will be creating new relationships, making new connections, and helping to raise funds for a deserving charity at an expo on October 5. The Business Powwow Expo is a business show with a focus on growing businesses and creating opportunities for business owners to develop themselves. Hundreds of owners of start-up, scale-up, and established businesses from across South Wales are expected to attend the event at the All Nations Centre, Heath, Cardiff. Charity partner Help…
New productions this Autumn mark the country’s unique historic link with 1917 Russia There are a number of cultural events in Wales this autumn reflecting on the centenary of the Russian Revolution and Wales’ historic connections with the era – including a contemporary re-interpretation of the 1917 ballet Parade; a masterclass by Patron Valery Gergiev; and a Welsh National Opera Russian season. Welsh actor / director Michael Sheen and Valery Gergiev, general director and artistic director of…
Football Association of Wales given opportunity to bid for Cardiff as a host city for UEFA EURO 2020
Following yesterday’s announcement by the UEFA Executive Committee, the Football Association of Wales is delighted to be given the opportunity to again bid for Cardiff to become one of the host cities for the UEFA European Championships in 2020. The Euro 2020 finals will celebrate 60 years since the first European Championship final was played in Paris. Cardiff this year successfully hosted both the men’s and women’s UEFA Champions League Finals and the city has a proud history of staging…
Newport Family Cycling Festival will take place on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September at Tredegar House, getting even more families on their bikes this year. The festival is sponsored by Newport City Homes and is a joint venture organised by Sustrans Cymru, National Trust, RSPB Cymru, Welsh Cycling, HSBC Breeze and Newport Social Cycling. A grand opening event is planned with John Griffiths AM, the Blue Phoenix Marching Band and the Caldicot Male Voice Cycling Club Choir at 10.30am…
The Overtones St David’s Hall Friday 9 February 2018 8pm **REARRANGED DATE** PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2017 THE OVERTONES’ concert at St David’s Hall on Friday (22 September) has been cancelled at short notice. An official statement from the band said: “We are sorry to say we have to postpone this Friday’s show at St Davids Hall, Cardiff. Lachie has had to rush home due to a family emergency, and Timmy has had a bereavement in the…
St David’s Hall Autumn & Winter 2017/18 Season THE Autumn & Winter Lunchtime Concerts Season at St David’s Hall features an incredible FIVE out of seven performances with a ‘Pay What You Will’ price-tag! All you need to do is turn up in time for the 1pm performance and pay what you feel is appropriate – it couldn’t be easier! Francina Moll Salord & Anna Szałucka Violin & Piano Tuesday 26 September 2017, 1pm The ‘Pay What You Will’…
Welsh male vocal greats Only Men Aloud announce new dates in Cardiff, Llandudno and Newtown for December 2017 Welsh male vocal group Only Men Aloud have announced a new Christmas tour to get audiences into the festive spirit with dates across the country. Only Men Aloud have been delighting audiences around the world for well over fifteen years injecting new life and blood into the Welsh Male Voice Choir tradition. The men have become well known for their strong vocals…
UK children’s charity Family Fund has announced an additional £100,000 of funding for grants for families on low incomes raising disabled or seriously ill children in Wales. Families will be able to apply for grants for essential items that help meet the needs of their children, such as washing machines or other white goods, or household items such as beds. The £100,000 has been generously provided by charitable trust the Garfield Weston Foundation to support Family Fund to make grants…
Oxjam Festival is taking place on October 7th running from Midday – Midnight on Womanby Street, Church Street and Dumballs Road with over 50 excellent acts playing in 5 different venues to raise money and awareness for Oxfam. As a festival celebrating all the wonderful things about the Cardiff music scene to raise money for an amazing cause, whether you’re a fan of heavy rock, hip hop, funk, grunge, techno, pop or punk, you’re bound to find something you love….
