From Bentleys to Corvettes and hot rods to Mercedes – vehicles to satisfy every taste could be found in the Classic Car Show on the streets of Bridgend . The crowds flocked to the town centre on Sunday despite the rain and were not disappointed with the show put on by Glamorgan Classic Car Club. […]
On Land
The History of Roath Park
The history of the Cardiff park which opened in 1894. as explained by local historian and former librarian Anne Bell. Loved by many people who frequent the parks of Cardiff, the History of Roath Park is a rich history of attractions throughout its existence. It officially opened in 1894 and since then has had a special […]
Bradley Wiggins set to defend title
Sir Bradley Wiggins lines up for the start of the Tour of Britain in Liverpool on Sunday, bidding to defend the title he won 12 months ago in a race which has been more competitive each year. Team Sky’s Wiggins has the opportunity to show himself on home roads after missing out on selection for […]
Bumblebees ‘prefer city to countryside’
Bumblebees seem to prefer the buzz of the city to the countryside, a large-scale “citizen’s science” study has found. They also like to have a cool breeze on their backs when foraging, and choose English lavender over the more “flowery” French variety, according to the findings. Scientists were surprised to receive more bumblebee sightings from […]
Cardiff Kids Activities
Cardiff kids activities are extensive in their variety and number covering Cardiff kids activities outdoors, indoor kids activities and Cardiff kids activities in the Bay. The Cardiff kids activities included on the site are cycling, walking, nature trails and park activities. We have tried to include kids activities that are free or reasonably inexpensive as […]
Stained Glass Windows in Cardiff buildings
Stained glass windows or as they are sometimes called leaded lights are pieces of coloured glass made up into windows and joined by soldered lead sections their history is fascinating and the mode of construction allowed for small pieces of expensive coloured glass to be joined together in fantastic decorative patterns. The history of stained […]
Adding photos to a WordPress Site.
Step by Step Guide to Adding photos to a WordPress Site. Enter Domain name then/wp-admin in the URL box in your browser for the WordPress site Enter your username and password. Go to the “dashboard” and select either posts or pages. Hovering over the article title will give you an additional menu that contains Edit, […]
Stained glass windows – History in Cardiff
Stained glass windows go back to mediaeval times when churches use them to demonstrate their wealth. There are many examples of stained glass windows being used to tell a story as reading and writing were limited to the educated in these times. Cardiff is lucky to have some excellent examples of stained glass windows some […]
Car boot sales: Where to find a good one this weekend
1. Cardiff Where: Bessemer Road, CF11 8BA When: Sunday (7am-1pm) Price for sellers: £7 per car and £10 per van Price for buyers: Free See also Car boot sales Cardiff 2. Swansea Where: Liberty Stadium, SA1 2FA When: Sunday from 5.30am for sellers and 7.15am for buyers Price for sellers: Starts at £6 for outside […]
Track days in Cardiff
Track days Cardiff – Llandow Cardiff track days are a brilliant way to experience driving, away from the constraints of speed limits, age restrictions and vehicle style. The sensation of being thrown about strapped into a car with the specific purpose of getting round a circuit in the shortest possible time is to some almost […]