A budding Cardiff film producer is seeking help to complete an ambitious movie project about the political intrigue arising from a fictional energy crisis. Terri Culbertson, a student at the University of South Wales, is working on a short film for her Masters in Film Producing. Pipeline tells the story of a fictional future Britain in the grip of an energy crisis. The only solution is to build a huge pipeline from the Middle East, but deceit, terrorism, and…
A budding opera star from Cardiff will join singers from across the UK as a warm-up act for superstar soprano Katherine Jenkins at this summer’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod William Rennie, from Roath, will be among opera singing students who are in for the experience of a lifetime after being invited to appear on the outdoor stage at July’s 70th Eisteddfod opening day ahead of Katherine Jenkins’s Carmen concert. They have been raising the roof at a Llangollen church while…
Cardiff (06 June 2016) – Cardiff residents will be forking out on their summer holidays this year, with the average person spending £1,003 on their summer holidays, according to new research by shopping website with a heart, Give as you Live. When asked about how much they plan to spend, a third (31%) of Cardiff residents said having enough money is the hardest part of booking a summer holiday, while 17% thought deciding where to go is the most…
Sci Fi is crowned Wales’ favourite genre of book, closely followed by Romance and Detective novel About a third of those surveyed named Harry Potter and Robin Hood as two of the country’s favourite fictional characters they’d like to see featured in a mash-up novel Wales is a country of book fans with nearly half (42%) reading every day for pleasure – and 34% at least once a week Science fiction has been named Wales’ favourite genre of book…
SHE audit and legislative update, half day workshop, Cardiff, 16 June 2016 In light of recent and impending changes to health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements, the British Safety Council is organising a half day workshop in Cardiff on Thursday, 16 June 2016. The morning briefing will examine key developments in the auditing of health, safety and environmental management systems. It will also address the latest legislative changes, including recently revised sentencing guidelines, which will have a significant impact…
One of the hottest number one selling bands in the UK right now, Years and Years, will be bringing their unique electro-pop sounds to South Wales this summer on Friday 12th August 2016. The ‘Desire’ hitmakers will be performing in the picturesque setting of Cooper’s Field, Bute Park, Cardiff, and the concert is brought to you by the organisers behind Pride Cymru, marking the organisations inaugural, ‘Party In The Parc’ event. The British electronica trio consists of frontman…
Go Dad Run is a series of 5K and 10K runs for men and boys that take place around the UK to raise awareness of and funds for Prostate Cancer UK and for a third successive year Go Dad Run in Cardiff will take place in Bute Park on the morning of Father’s Day, Sunday June 19th when Colin, Jamie Baulch and Sian Lloyd will be on hand to set the runners off. Colin, winner of a silver medal…
Faith and community leaders speak at Welcoming Ramadan event Alima Ali, a solicitor from Barry, has an Umrah trip for two to look forward to after finding a special ‘golden ticket’ in Islamic Relief’s first Ramadan mailing of 2016. Alima was presented with her prize – donated by Al-Hidayaah Travel – at our Welcoming Ramadan reception at Cardiff County Hall on June 2, which was addressed by faith and community leaders including Stephen Doughty MP. Alima spoke about how humble…
As Cancer Research Wales celebrates its 50th anniversary, an annual golfing event held by leading energy consultant amber energy is set to take place in aid of the charity. Now in its fourth consecutive year, the Charity Cup is held at the Celtic Manor and successfully raises funds and awareness for Cancer Research Wales. Over the last four years, amber energy has raised more than £10,000 for the cause. The Charity Cup will take place on July 22 and will provide golfers…
Wales’ largest celebration of equality and diversity – Pride Cymru returns on Saturday 13th August to Coopers Field, Cardiff for its 16th year running. Actress, singer and LGBT activist Heather Peace will be performing, along with Britain’s Got Talent Semi-finalist Danny Beard, Eurovision’s UK entry duo Joe and Jake and nineties girl group, Big Reunion stars B*Witched and BBC The Voice UK Semi-finalist Jordan Gray (also known as Tall Dark Friend). A spokesperson for Pride Cymru said: “We’re very excited for this year’s main stage event and the line-up we’ve confirmed so far. We are looking forward to announcing and welcoming…
