ST DAVID’S HALL will transform into the extravagance of ancient Egypt for one night only as Verdi Aida comes to town on Wednesday 19 April! Get ready to experience the pharaohs coming back to life before your eyes as Opera & Ballet International proudly presents an Ellen Kent production with international soloists, an acclaimed chorus and full orchestra. This breathtaking new interpretation of the classic opera stars the internationally renowned French soprano Alyona Kistenyova as Aida, and the equally revered…

Mumbles Duathlon took place in Mumbles on Saturday 25th of March. With amazing weather almost 400 athletes ran, cycled and ran again along the Mumbles waterfront. The long course Mumbles Duathlon includes a 5k run followed by a 32k cycle and ending with another 5k run. The top three for the Mumbles Duathlon long course were; 1st William Munday, with a time of 01:31:45:60, Second Rob Jones with a time of 01:32:27:75 and Third place Jonathan Phillips finishing in 01:33:38:70….

  Kicking off on the 1st April in Brighton, the Brooks Run Signature Tour is back! Come and join us at one of 15 stops in cities throughout the UK and Ireland this summer, including London, Cardiff and Dublin. At every stop our expert Tech Reps will be on hand to provide our exclusive, in-depth Run Signature analysis and individual bra fitting service, with the opportunity to try out Brooks footwear and sports bras by taking them for a spin…

Free Haircuts for Men at Pinewood Film Studios, Cardiff Thursday 30th March at 11am or 2pm Friday 31st March at 11am or 2pm Book your place today  by emailing [email protected] or by calling Claire on 07557 944 497 www.creative-media-skills.com

This is the World’s only obstacle course with real Gladiators, and it’s coming to Cardiff on 22 July. The official Charity Partner is Ty Hafan and all runners are encouraged to support them. Tŷ Hafan is one of the UK’s leading paediatric palliative care charities and offers care to children and support for their families, throughout Wales. Throughout the course all runners will face obstacles like giant foamy slides, bouncing inflatables and wobbly water bridges, not forgetting over 20 friendly Gladiators! Find out more and sign up…

A 22-year-old from Cardiff is reaping the benefits of undertaking an apprenticeship after securing a promotion at Asda’s largest store in Wales. Oliver Lock joined the Cardiff Coryton Supercentre in 2012 and was encouraged to apply for an apprenticeship by a member of his team. He said: “I first heard about Asda’s apprenticeship scheme through one of my colleagues in the administration department; she approached me about applying for the apprenticeship because she thought I had the right skills, but…

Fancy a sweet treat this weekend? Then visit Sweet Treets, which is located in Splott Market every Saturday and Sunday. Here you can buy a variety of milkshakes, snow cones, sweets and slushies! As well as treating you at the weekend Sweet Treets can also come along to an event that you are holding…birthday parties, weddings, school fetes and even festivals. You name it and Sweet Treets can be there. What an amazing treat for the kids! Visit the stall…

Bagpipes with attitude, drums with a Scottish accent and a show that should carry its own health warning! Known for their infectious style of feel-good music – the Red Hot Chilli Pipers have sold out shows across the globe, including the USA, China, Australia, Germany, Switzerland, New Zealand and France. Described as ‘the most famous bagpipe band on the planet’, they have performed for a string of A-listers including Paul McCartney, Samuel L. Jackson, Ewan McGregor, and even Her Majesty…

THIS MOTHER’S Day (March 26), Cardiff mums and daughters are being urged to unite and join the fight against cancer by entering Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. The charity is inviting women of all ages, shapes and sizes to choose their event – Race for Life 5k, 10k or Pretty Muddy – and pledge to take part in Race For Life happening on Sunday 16 July with Pretty Muddy happening on Saturday 9 September at Blackwier Fields, Bute Park….

On Monday 20th March an area of the flagship store on the Hayes in Cardiff was transformed into the World’s Smallest Comedy Club*. The pop-up may have been small in size but it delivered big laughs, with Bristol comedian Mark Olver taking to the stage to give shoppers a bite-sized burst of comedy to liven up their lunchbreak. Mark Olver is a seasoned stand-up and television warm-up artist who has worked on comedy favourites such as 8 Out Of 10…