Packed up and out of the way, this is The Vulcan pub as you have never seen it before. The focus of a long campaign to save it – attempts were even made to get Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy on board – the pub now lies in bits before reconstruction at the St Fagans […]
Cardiff and it’s Bay
Cardiff Prison Address and Contact details
Cardiff Prison Address can be found in the Adamsdown area of the city, postcode CF24 0UG, and is a category B Local/Training Male only facility. Operated by Her Majesty’s Prison Service, Cardiff Prison holds prisoners from the surrounding court area of South East Wales and has a current capacity of 784 inmates in cellular accommodation. […]
Over 50’s activities in Cardiff
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 […]
Flying Fifteen Origins
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 […]
Protein Shakes – The basics
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 […]
Hotel and Spa in Cardiff
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 […]
Street Dance Cardiff Bay
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 […]
The Waterguard Cardiff Bay Pubs
The Waterguard is a pub on the move, no it really is on the move! Or rather was moved in 1993 from the Bay in the Pier area. Completed in 2001 it is adjacent to the Norwegian church, which was also moved. The pub is a good place to kick back and relax in the […]
Boat Trips in Cardiff Bay
If you fancy a boat trips in Cardiff Bay there are lots of ways to do it. Pleasure boat trips The Waterbus, the Aquabus and the Openboat are similar in their style in that they include boat trips round the Bay and depending on the boat also up the river Taff and Ely. It goes […]
Cardiff ‘Water Tower’ home goes on sale for £1.25m
These pictures show what you could get your hands on for £1.25m as a former water tower goes on the market as a four-bedroom luxury home. The Water Tower at Cyncoed was built in 1898 by the Cardiff Corporation engineer CH Priestly and borough engineer William Harper. But after lying empty for several years it […]
