After a highly successful Made by Hand in 2014, the event’s organisers are pleased to announce that they will be bringing Wales’ largest contemporary craft festival back to Cardiff for a second year, from October 30th to November 1st 2015.   Spread across three days in the heart of the city, at the historic and prestigious City Hall, Made by Hand brings together an exceptional, handpicked selection of 135 leading award-wining makers from all over Wales and the UK. The…

The first buyer at Acorn Cardiff’s new Cathedral House development in the city was so impressed with the development that he has bought two apartments. Martin Darzins and his wife plan to make Cathedral House their weekday base in the city and were so impressed with the design and quality that they have bought a second for their daughter who is studying law in the city. “The family home is in West Wales which we love but my work means…

– 21.8% self-diagnose symptoms rather than wait for GP appointment – Internet revealed as UK’s first port of call when feeling unwell – Liverpool tops league table of self-diagnosis cities   One in four people in the UK admit to self-diagnosing illnesses rather than make time for a doctor’s appointment.   Research published in the UK Digital Health Report, created by on-demand video GP service PushDoctor.co.uk , reveals that 21.8% of people have chosen to diagnose their symptoms on the web…

  – The National Trust’s #lovethecoast campaign is inspiring Cardiff to embrace the great British coast with a full sensory coastal experience –   PRICE: FREE WHEN: Friday 21st August, 10am – 4pm WHERE: Queen Street & Churchill Way   The coast is coming to Cardiff thanks to a 4D experience by the National Trust. A giant shell will be washing up at Queen Street & Churchill Way, allowing members of the public the opportunity to see, smell, hear and…

  London is one of the world’s most iconic travel destinations. It has something for everyone from history to culture, art to architecture. The capital’s visitors can enjoy an abundance of galleries, museums and popular tourist attractions such as the London Eye and Buckingham Palace, interspersed between beautiful parks and open spaces. Gibsons, the family run traditional puzzle and games company since 1919, has created a 1000 piece London Landmarks Puzzle, featuring a collection of the city’s most visited sites…

The Tafwyl 2015 festival has managed to break all records to date, according to the organisers Menter Caerdydd. Over 34,000 people came through the gates of Cardiff Castle over the weekend of July 4-5, 2015 to enjoy the largest Welsh language community festival in the country – the highest number in the history of the free festival since it was established 10 years ago. This year was the first time that the highlight of the festival – the Tafwyl Fair,…

Cardiff, 3rd July 2015: Hosted by DHL, the Official Logistics Partner of Rugby World Cup 2015, and with less than 100 days to go until the Opening Match, the Webb Ellis Cup visits Cardiff as part of its UK and Ireland tour, marking the final countdown to this year’s showcase tournament. Welsh rugby player and DHL ambassador Martyn Williams commented: “I have always been so passionate about playing and supporting rugby in my home city so it’s extremely exciting to…

Nathan Wyburn posed with giant eye mascots The Protectors in Cardiff today (30 June), as a new survey reveals people in Wales expose their unprotected eyes to dangerous levels of UV light during the summer months. The Think About Your Eyes campaign found that Welsh people are exposing themselves to an average of 1 hour and 47 minutes of sunlight every day, seven times over the safe daily limit recommended by experts*, and damaging their vision despite over half (52%)…

Creative-Crafts-Cardiff Fundraising Group are raising money on August 22nd 2015 At St Fagans Village Hall, Crofft-Y-Genau Road,St Fagans,Cardiff From 10:00-16.00 for Marie Curie in Cardiff Creative-Crafts-Cardiff Fundraising Group has arranged a St Fagans Fete to raise money for this fabulous charity there will be activities throughout the day for all the family with live entertainment a bounce castle, face painting, magician, craft stalls, local businesses, cake competition, a raffle, dance exhibition, hot food and refreshments. The St Fagans Fete promises…

Gareth Howells, General Manager of Wessex Garages on Hadfield Road, said: “We would like to thank everyone who came along to the 5th annual tournament and helped raise £1,500 for South Wales Armed Forces Day, which takes place in Cardiff on Saturday, June 27.   “The event was a four person scramble format and cost £25 per person to enter. We would like to congratulate the winning team, which was The Scottish Gunners from Tidworth, second place was ‘300 Yards…