Healthier people spend more time in the kitchen BEING slim doesn’t have to mean swerving the kitchen to avoid temptation – as according to new research, those who spend more time preparing food are healthier than those who merely dash in and out. A new study released by ElectrIQ, a manufacturer of affordable kitchen gadgets and household appliances, has found that those who spend 45 minutes or more in the kitchen per day have lower BMIs than those who only…

ONLY 25% OF PEOPLE IN CARDIFF KNOW THEIR NEIGHBOUR’S NAME REVEALS WEBER® SURVEY At a time when politicians have pledged to strengthen local communities, it seems our new government may have a tough job on their hands as less than 5% of British people profess to know their neighbours names reveals a survey by Weber®; the world’s favourite barbecue brand. The survey of over 2,000 UK residents by Weber® reveals the scale of our anti-social behaviour as one in five admitted…

Become a volunteer for Heart Research UK and help m ake your community live healthier, happier, longer lives. With June bringing National Volunteer Week, Heart R esearch UK are seeking out the help of local volunteers all over the country to help th em beat the country’s biggest killer, heart disease. Any time you can give takes them one step closer to winning the battle and with one person dying in the UK every seven minutes, it’ s a battle…

– Singha partners with Street Food Cardiff –   Singha Beer [pronounced ‘sing’], the original beer of Thailand, is packing its bar and heading to the circus for a residency at the Big Top throughout this summer’s Street Food Cardiff Night Market (1 May – 28 June). Food lovers visiting the Street Food Circus this summer will be able to sample the authentic Thai beer at the Singha bar and pair it with their favourite street treats for the entire…

Phantoms strike up the right chord! City Hall, Cardiff is set to be haunted by a trio of phantoms in a new musical celebration featuring two former-Phantoms: Welsh Phantom Mike Sterling; Nic Greenshields; and Kieran Brown, currently appearing in Phantom of The Opera, to support all-Wales charity Welsh Hearts. The 3 Phantoms will take to the stage at The City Hall in Cardiff, on Sunday 17th May at 7pm All of the artists have starred as the Phantom in the West End and…

RESEARCH SHOWS NATURE IS THE KEY TO NURTURE THIS STRESS AWARENESS MONTH   With National Stress Awareness Month continuing until the end of April, outdoor holiday specialist, Camping in the Forest, is advising the nation’s stressed-out Brits that a camping trip away could be just what the doctor ordered. Amid the mania of modern life, it was recently revealed that well over half (60%) of today’s busy Brits say their life is more stressful than five years ago.1 With this…

Get Creative at a Children’s Art Week Event This Summer   This June Children’s Art Week (Sat 13th – Sun 21st June 2015) will be back bigger and better than ever! Don’t miss the chance to get creative with your kids at one of the hundreds of events being held in venues around the UK. With everything from; ‘Weird & Wonderful Weaving’ to ‘Mosaic Making’ there’s bound to be something on near you to engage children of all ages. Find…

CARLUCCIO’S OPENS ITS DOORS IN MERMAID QUAY, CARDIFF BAY Carluccio’s is now open in Mermaid Quay. The second to launch in the capital of Wales, the new restaurant and foodshop brings the very best and true flavours of Italy to Cardiff Bay, just minutes from the city centre. Serving freshly prepared Italian food and drink all day every day, Carluccio’s at Mermaid Quay has whatever you fancy, whenever you fancy it. From breakfast and brunches through to leisurely lunches, the…

Go Against the Grain with Gluten Free Ravioli No need to avoid the delicious taste of fresh, homemade pasta with this recipe for gluten free sweet potato ravioli. Filled with sweet potato and goat’s cheese, these parcels make an authentic Italian dinner that everyone will enjoy.  What’s more, the goat’s cheese can also be left out for a dairy free dish. Sweet potatoes, which are full of vitamins, minerals and high in fibre, are just as delicious in the summer…

Pregnant?  Thinking about the upcoming birth?  Come immerse yourself in positivity, bust the myths and build skills and resources to achieve your own positive birth.  The workshop is the first in South Wales designed by the Positive Birth Movement and will be facilitated by an experienced Birth Doula and Midwife.  Contact us ASAP as places are limited.