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 […]
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Acid etched glass windows
Acid etched glass is where the surface of the glass is eaten away by acid and it creates a translucent satin appearance. This lets through plenty of light whilst providing softening of images through the glass, obscuring objects while allowing light into the room. Acid etched glass is used as a way to decorate glass […]
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 […]
Jazz Clubs and Cafe Bars in Cardiff
Cardiff Jazz Clubs and Cafe Bars – This article gives an overview of Cardiff Jazz Clubs and Café bars in Cardiff as well as reviewing the major jazz festivals in South Wales. CARDIFF – LIVE EVENTS at JAZZ CLUBS – Keep a check on future Jazz Clubs and their events with this link. Jazz Clubs The […]
Millennium Stadium Cardiff
Cardiff Millennium Stadium, opened in June 1999, is one of the leading sport, music concert and exhibition venues in the United Kingdom and has a fully seated capacity of 74,500 spectators over 3 tiers. Boasting the first fully retractable roof in the country, Cardiff Millennium Stadium has quickly become a world class host for such […]
Father’s Day in Cardiff
Father’s Day in Cardiff Father’s Day in Cardiff is a great chance for all the family to spend some time together and do something special for Dad. With lots of places to go, things to do and fun to be had, Cardiff is definitely the place to spend it! On Father’s Day in Cardiff every […]
Driving Simulator Chairs- Risk free racing!
Driving Simulator Chairs Driving simulator chairs get described in a variety of ways: Driving simulator chairs, Driving gaming chairs, Racing simulator gaming chairs, Racing gaming chairs, Racing seat simulator, The concept though is quite simple and that is to provide a chair that simulates the driving position and the driving experience available through computer games. […]
20 things to do in Wales this May bank holiday weekend
There’s plenty happening over the three-day weekend, so we’ve put together a few of our favourites to get you started. Here’s our round-up of 20 of the best things to do in Wales: 1. Machynlleth Comedy Festival Friday, May 2 – Sunday, May 4 Get giggling with the Machynlleth Comedy Festival this weekend. Now in […]
Bright Light Bright Light set for big city tour with Elton John
Bright Light Bright Light – He’s the Welshman from the small village of Crynant who has been taken under the wing of one of the biggest names in rock ‘n’ roll. This week Bright Light Bright Light – aka Welsh musician Rod Thomas – was named as the support act for Sir Elton John’s forthcoming […]