‘Christ on a bike’, ‘I’m grand’ and ‘it’s bucketing down’ are some of the most popular slang phrases made famous by the Irish – but commonly used by the Welsh, English and Scottish. A poll of 2,000 UK adults found 46 per cent often use the term ‘I’m knackered’ but only 11 per cent are aware that its origins are commonly credited to the Emerald Isle. And 86 per cent didn’t know the phrase ‘On me Tod’ – meant to…

The big On Your Bike for Barnardo’s charity cycle ride returns this spring and this time there will be an extra event just for families. In addition to the usual 35 mile route through the Vale of Glamorgan there will be a six mile family ride around Cardiff Bay for the first time so that everyone can join in the fun. Both rides take place on Sunday May 12 and money raised will go towards helping some of the most…

For those who have recently lost their mum or continue to struggle with the bereavement, each day can feel like a marathon. But with Mother’s Day looming, the day itself can bring with it a rollercoaster of emotions. With social media full of tributes, shops full of cards and gifts, as well as inboxes filled with reminders, there is no getting away from it. However, there are a few things you can do to make the day a little easier….

A collection of letters and photographs from the archive at the National Army Museum depict the conflicting emotions of Armistice. They describe the tragic death of 19 year-old Second Lieutenant Noel Evans on the morning peace was signed, and the impact it had on those close to him. For thousands of families who had suffered the loss of loved ones during the war, the signing of the Armistice on 11 November 1918 was a bittersweet occasion. Feelings of jubilation and…

Are you a fun-loving family looking to get healthier but struggling to find ways that work for you? A brand new BBC1 show is on a mission to help us all live better with quick & easy fixes. KEO Films is widely regarded as the UK’s top independent production company with a long history of making award-winning documentaries. Notable awards to date include BAFTAs for Hugh’s Fish Fight (about trying to protect our oceans) and Welcome to Lagos, as well as an Oscar nomination for Exit Through…

A mum from Cardiff will be taking on the Cardiff Half Marathon to raise funds for Diabetes UK Cymru after her daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Amanda Lyon, 36, said her world was turned upside down when Emily, 5, was diagnosed with the condition in January. Now she is determined to complete the 13.1-mile challenge on Sunday 7 October to raise awareness of the condition and to fundraise for Diabetes UK Cymru. Diabetes UK Cymru’s Know Type 1…

Claire Gaffey, from Swansea, is the face of this year’s Memory Walk TV ad. Claire, 44, was delighted to be picked to front the charity’s biggest annual fundraising event and is excited for Memory Walk to return to her home city on Saturday 13 October. Claire said “I was over the moon – filming the ad was great fun. It really made me feel that I could do my little bit.” She was skiing in the Alps when she heard…

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…

“So the holidays have arrived, the children are exhausted, and excited to the point they may just pop. The poor parents are filled with dread; 6 weeks of children. Eeeek … what to do! My name is Kate Wheeler or Nanny Kate, I am a Norland Nanny with over 30 years experience with children of all ages, from newborn to teenagers. I want to take this opportunity to share my experience and knowledge on how to entertain the children and…

We invite you, your family and your friends to register for our annual Family Fun Walk which takes place this year on Sunday the 17th of September. As with last year’s great event, you can choose to walk the 3K route across the barrage and back or the longer 10K circular route around the bay. Registration will take place from 9.30am onward at the Norwegian Church, Cardiff Bay. Our warm up, led this year by the Rikashake team starts at…