The National Eisteddfod: Imagine that you are on holiday in France, Spain or Italy and stumble upon a gigantic cultural festival, full of history, pomp and ceremony. One described as the biggest cultural festival anywhere in Europe, attended by almost twice as many people as watch Wales rugby matches at the national stadium. You hear […]
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New Cardiff bars and restaurants in 2018
When it comes to eating out in bars and restaurants and enjoying a few drinks, Cardiff is spoilt for choice – and there have been plenty of new openings in 2018 so far. And if you like margaritas, mojitos and daiquiris, in particular, then you’re in for a treat as there have been many new cocktail […]
These pugs were dressed up for a birthday party with pass the parcel, clowns and a bouncy castle
Hundreds of pugs showed off their best party costumes this weekend to mark two years since the now infamous event started. The annual Pugfest was marking its second birthday with a fabulous party. Never one to miss out on a trend, for the first time, pug owners could pick up tiny Pokemon outfits for their […]
Pride Cymru – The best pictures from the festival 2016
Thousands of people took part in a colourful parade of dancing and drumming as part of the annual Pride Cymru festival in Cardiff. A huge rainbow dragon, dozens of leather-clad dancers and a unicorn made from balloons were among those marching through the city centre to celebrate equality and diversity. “The atmosphere was amazing,” said […]
The Good Earth – Welsh theatre company Motherlode play in New York
Motherlode Theatre is preparing to perform its debut production, The Good Earth, in New York later this month followed by an extensive tour at home in Wales. A truly Welsh story about a community pitted against big business and its own local authority, The Good Earth is an explosive play inspired by real events. In […]
Vale of Glamorgan show enjoys ‘really successful’ day as thousands turn up
Vale of Glamorgan show an annual event attracted thousands on Wednesday to experience the agricultural event’s vast offering of activities for all ages. Taking place at Fonmon Castle, Barry, around 20,000 people attended the event to take advantage of the local produce and displays on show. The show boasted more than 200 trade stands on […]
Travel from Wales to the West Country by SEA on the MV Balmoral
Fancy taking a day cruise this summer? Try the MV Balmoral Ever wished you could explore the West Country coast by sea, instead of being stuck in a hot car? Well thanks to the beautiful ship, MV Balmoral, holidaymakers and day trippers can travel across to Somerset and North Devon from Penarth , Porthcawl and […]
Local restaurant best in Wales in the Good Food Guide
An Anglesey restaurant has been named the best in Wales in the Good Food Guide. Sosban and The Old Butchers Restaurant, in Menai Bridge , has won the Good Food Guide’s Reader Award for Best Local Restaurant in Wales. Husband and wife duo behind the eatery, Stephen and Bethan Stevens, said they are “over the […]
Welsh beaches -Vote now for your favourite
Welsh beaches -Vote now for your favourite our penultimate category is Beaches. The coastlines of Wales is rich with golden sands and rich turquoise waters making the selection for you voters a mighty tricky task. Dyffren Gardens , Caerphilly Castle , National Library of Wales and Abereiddi Blue Lagoon were each champion of their categories and […]
16 awesome things to do with with your kids this summer
They may be longed for by kids all year round, but for most parents the school summer holidays can be a difficult time in terms of constantly coming up with new things to do. But don’t worry if you’re struggling to think of ways to fill the time with your little ones over the next […]