There are some excellent diving sites not far from Cardiff and while every year more than 18.3 million visitors descend upon Cardiff, eager to explore its countless castles and to find out first-hand why it is known as the City of Arcades (the city boasts the largest concentration of Edwardian, Victorian and modern-day indoor shopping […]
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Trailer suspension replacement
Trailer suspension replacement is quite simple if the trailer is constructed in such a way that the unit can be replaced by simply bolting on a new one. With age the suspension units can sag as the rubber becomes tired and loses its spring often becoming permanently deformed. Many types of dinghy trailer were constructed […]
Blue-green algae at Roath Park Lake in Cardiff
Blue-green algae in Roath Park Lake means it has been temporarily closed after the algae – a form of bacteria which can kill dogs – was confirmed in the area. Natural Resources Wales confirmed the presence of the potentially toxic algae in the lake earlier this week. A series of pictures and video footage taken […]
Inside Jurassic Kingdom the touring dinosaurs experience arrives in Cardiff
Life-sized dinosaurs will be taking over a Cardiff park this weekend as Jurassic Kingdom comes to the Welsh capital. The immersive and interactive attraction will be opening in Bute Park on Saturday, August 11 and it’ll be sticking around until Monday, August 27. During their stint in Wales, the park’s new residents will offer an […]
Try Oakwood Theme Park rollercoasters First
Just like beer tester at a brewery would be the dream job for many adults, most teenagers would love to be appointed fun advisor at their local theme park. Imagine it – being asked to give your opinion on future developments, as well as be having exclusive first access to try out all new rides […]
Jurassic Dinosaurs Kingdom in Cardiff
Dinosaurs will be taking over a popular Cardiff park as Jurassic Kingdom heads to the Welsh capital. The prehistoric creatures will be greeting visitors for just over two weeks in August and the park’s new residents are expected to offer an interactive, life-sized replica experience. It’s part of a wider tour and visitors cane expect […]
Dippy the dinosaur comes to Cardiff
The plaster cast reproduction, long referred to as Dippy the dinosaur, will spend a minimum of four to sixth months in Cardiff. He will have to be dismantled and reassembled at every destination of the tour. Museum director Sir Michael Dixon said: “We wanted Dippy to visit unusual locations so he can draw in people […]
A floating football pitch for Cardiff Bay as part of the Champions League
Marc Diaper works for Coffi Co coffeehouse in Cardiff Bay. They have been viewing the floating football pitch being assembled all day. While there is generally a football pitch constructed as a part of the festival, this particular one is the first floating pitch that has been created. On Friday, June 2, it will hold […]
Tiger Bay’s history preserved as arts Butetown History and Arts centre is moving.
The heritage of Cardiff’s iconic Tiger Bay looks set to be preserved in a new arts centre, in May, the Butetown History and Arts Centre announced they would have to close as funding had dried up. But they asked for help finding somewhere to store their archives. Their archive contains items including recordings from people […]
Cardiff Triathlon is back and this is how you can enter
Cardiff Triathlon, more than 1,000 people took part in this year’s event and now registration is about to open for the Cardiff Triathlon. The company behind the triathlon, Always Aim High Events, say they expect tickets to sell out “in record time” when registration opens at midday on Friday, August 19. Marketing and sales manager […]
