11/05/2015

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.

11/05/2015

The Wales women’s over-35s team defeated England, Scotland and Ireland to win the Four Nations title at the Bolton Arena. The team comprised Ellen Jones, of the XL Academy/ Cardiff Metropolitan University; Linda Jones, who is a coach at David Lloyd, Finchley; and Carys Rees, a coach at Abergavenny. The women won all three matches in each of the three rubbers against the other home nations, ending with a maximum six points from the tournament. The men’s over-50s also did…

11/05/2015

NatWest has created a new fund for charities, social enterprises, community groups, state-funded schools and colleges across the UK and Ireland, to enable them to support disadvantaged communities, helping people to learn new skills, get into the world of work or set up their own business. The Skills & Opportunities fund launches on Monday 11 May. Representatives of qualifying organisations can apply for funding of up to £35,000 for their projects via a new website http://skillsandopportunitiesfund.natwest.com. £2.5m of funding is…

11/05/2015

Why your readers should Wear It Wild WWF Cymru is calling on people of all ages to make a stand for nature, and ‘Wear It Wild’ on Friday 5 June. We’re challenging the nation to dress as wild as they dare – whether sporting animal-print socks at work, leopard leotards on the school run, or go all out in a wild onesie: we want to see your wild side!  As well as raising awareness about threatened species, any money raised…

08/05/2015

MAY promises to be another action-packed month at St David’s Hall with a dazzingly diverse programme featuring everything from side-splitting stand-ups to stunning solo artists! Art-rock legend Bryan Ferry reels off the hits from his solo career to a sold-out Cardiff crowd on 11 May – he may even throw in a few Roxy Music classics too! Likewise, there’s not a seat left in the house for Texas (5 May), who will give intimate performances of the very best from…

08/05/2015

Aspiring Welsh tennis players enjoyed success in early pre-season tournaments nationally and internationally across various age groups. At the International Tennis Federation (ITF) event in Malta, Welsh U18s had a week to remember. Cardiff-based Matt Story reached the semi-finals in the male singles while Ricky Tong, also from Cardiff, secured a well-earned place in the quarter-finals. And after their exploits in the singles, Matt Story and Ricky Tong teamed up to take the boys doubles title in dramatic fashion. Also…

08/05/2015

A lifelong Manchester United fan has supplied artwork for the recently opened Hotel Football Old Trafford, after GG Hospitality director, Gary Neville spotted his work on Twitter. Welsh artist Neil Roberts, aged 32, from Caernarfon, has designed a one-of-a-kind timeline featuring football superstars. The artwork lines the stairway to the Old Trafford Supporters Club and the main hotel stairway leading to the Player’s Lounge and Stadium Suite conference and event spaces. Neil’s artwork compliments the 70 pieces supplied by students…

08/05/2015

Cowbridge Food & Drink Festival, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, Sunday 24th – Monday 25th May 2015 The Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival is back for 2015 after taking a well-earned break in 2014, and will, for the first time in its 11 year history, take place in May. The award winning two day foodie extravaganza will start on Sunday 24th May and run across the second May Bank Holiday weekend. Michelin star chef James Sommerin is just one of the…

08/05/2015

St David’s Hall Thursday 14 May 8pm Limited Tickets Still Available! FORGET Indiana Jones…it’s all about his namesake Milton Jones next week as St David’s Hall gets transformed into The Temple of Daft for one night only! The master of the one-liners brings his dazed deadpan delivery, witty word-play and perfect puns to the National Concert Hall of Wales on Thursday 10 May. With his loud shirts and messy hair, Milton is an instantly familiar face on popular shows such…

08/05/2015

Courses offer latest sustainability training for built environment professionals A major new training programme for professionals in the built environment sector in Wales has launched its full list of courses. Built Environment Sustainability Training (BEST) is offering flexible, fully subsidised training to develop knowledge and skills in the latest sustainability practices – particularly in construction, energy, waste, and water. The programme is supported by the European Social Fund, through the Welsh Government and offers fully subsidised courses to people who live or…