Paul Taylor

Over 50’s activities in Cardiff

June 22, 2013 Paul Taylor 0

With 50 now the new 30 over 50’s activities are probably going to be a bit more out there than if we had written this article 20 years ago. While classic leisure activities remain and we list some of those below there is a far greater participation in more vigorous activities for the over 50’s. Solo […]

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Flying Fifteen Origins

June 21, 2013 Paul Taylor 2

Cardiff Bay is home to 2 sailing clubs, Cardiff Bay Yacht Club and Cardiff Yacht Club, they both feature the excellent Flying Fifteen keelboat who’s origins go all the way back to the first Olympics after the Second World War. Today the one boat that everyone know was designed by Uffa fox is the Flying […]

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Diecast Model Ferrari cars

June 18, 2013 Paul Taylor 0

Diecast Model Ferrari Cars History Diecast models have a special place in history for the ‘baby boomer’ generation in particular the boys. The gleaming red diecast model Ferrari is no exception. Names such as Dinky, Corgi and Matchbox in the 50’s followed by Hot Wheels in the early 70’s produced a variety of cars in […]

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Protein Shakes – The basics

June 17, 2013 Paul Taylor 1

Whilst personal trainers promote protein shakes as part of a weight loss program, incredibly the market in the USA last year was worth $2.7 billion dollars. This article takes a look at the use of protein shakes and what to look out for. What are protein shakes? Basically they are milk shakes with an […]

Eating Out

Vegetarian Restaurants in Cardiff

June 13, 2013 Paul Taylor 0

Vegetarian restaurants in Cardiff have grown in numbers over the past few years complimenting the various shops and markets that have also sprung up during this time. Nowadays, the many vegetarian restaurants in Cardiff offer a wide range of choice and include excellent restaurants such as award winning Vegetarian Studio serving purely Indian & Asian […]

Cultural Events

Kyffin Williams and RS Thomas are Welsh cultural greats and a credit to their country

June 12, 2013 Paul Taylor 0

Both RS Thomas and Kyffin Williams give the lie to the attack once made on Wales by AN Wilson in the London Evening Standard when he said: “The Welsh are held in universal derision. They have never made any significant contribution to any branch of knowledge or culture.” It says more about Wilson than Wales for here […]

Health and Beauty

Hotel and Spa in Cardiff

June 11, 2013 Paul Taylor 0

One of the most iconic hotels in Cardiff is the St Davids Hotel, this is in our view the one hotel and spa in Cardiff. Apart from being a hotel with spectacular views over Cardiff Bay it is perhaps its peripheral facilities that make St Davids Hotel such a hit! If you are looking for […]

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Street Dance Cardiff Bay

June 11, 2013 Paul Taylor 0

Street dance Cardiff is a fast growing and fun activity for all ages regardless of gender or ability and is a great way to make new friends, keep fit, or just doing something that you have a passion for. Street dance Cardiff and all over the world is a colloquial dance form which has been […]

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Cardiff Trains – Routes

June 9, 2013 Paul Taylor 0

Cardiff Trains can be local, see map below or Intercity. The intercity train service is due to undergo an electrification process which will Cardiff trains will have shorter journey times. An article on Cardiff Trains and their stations can be found here. It is always important to CHECK the last train as often with the […]

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Cardiff Bus Routes and Fares

June 8, 2013 Paul Taylor 0

Cardiff bus routes are listed on the map below and in addition we have also included the fare zones for a Cardiff bus ‘Day to Go’ ticket, this means that you get unlimited travel for that day. There are similar ‘week to go’ and ‘month’ to go tickets. For full details go to the Cardiff […]

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