There was a time when covering yourself with a white sheet was enough to scare your pals at a Halloween party. But these days there are so many gory and over-the-top costumes available that October 31 has become something of a competition to see who can adopt the most elaborate look. But what good’s a […]
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History of the sack truck – Blue of course
Sack Truck – General description A sack truck is known by several other names including a dolly a hand truck a sack barrow and a box cart. Constructed in the shape of a letter ‘L‘. It is basically a lever and is great for moving heavy objects; you simply tilt the object forward and slide […]
Porthcawl Elvis Festival – Annual Elvis Tribute at the seaside.
Porthcawl Elvis Festival -Elvis Tribute Artists ETA’s If you looking for something to do in September then you may want to consider the annual Porthcawl Elvis Festival a celebration of Elvis Presley in Porthcawl. This classic Welsh seaside town offers a unique celebration of the ‘King’. The events take place over the weekend of 25th to […]
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 […]
Fireworks in Cardiff 2014
Fireworks in Cardiff – Displays Sparks in the Park – Fireworks in Cardiff A big display of Fireworks in Cardiff city centre on Saturday 1st November 2014. Location – Cardiff’s Cooper’s Field. Open for First Entry at 4:30 pm Childrens Fireworks Display 5.45pm Bonfire 6:15pm Fireworks set off at 7:00pm. Costs area little more than last […]
Halloween Costumes Ideas for Cardiff
Halloween as nearly everybody knows is on 31 October, and for that you need to choose from a selection of Halloween costumes. The name is in fact a shortened version of all Hallows Eve. It is believed that the origins of Halloween go back to ancient Celtic belief that the samhain another name for ‘the summers […]
Wildlife crime
Wildlife crime is often thought to occur in exotic places with people killing and trading in endangered species. However, it does happen in the UK and includes offences such as killing or disturbing protected species, damaging breeding and resting places and poaching. The problem is not limited to rural areas either. What is wildlife crime? […]
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 […]
Cardiff City Status
Cardiff City Status The answer to the question, Is Cardiff a City? is absolutely, though in terms of past record this is in reality one of Europes youngest metropolis. Cardiff was granted city status by King Edward VII on the 28th October 1905. The news came in a Whitehall telegram which declared: ‘Sir, I am […]
