She’s created a fantastical Christmas window for Selfridges and been behind major ad campaigns and fashion shoots but Louise Evans is probably best known for being the Felt Mistress. Now she’s sharing her tips on creating her amazing felt characters and revealing the secrets of her trade for the first time in a new book. […]
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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 […]
Things to do for 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 […]
Cardiff International Food Festival
Visitors have been faced with something of a dilemma at the capital’s biggest food festival this weekend in Cardiff Bay that is what to eat first. With mountains of colourful cupcakes, trays of mouthwatering macarons, platefuls of churros and stacks of sugar-coated Welsh cakes along with savouries like crabrolls and vegetable curries, the choices at […]
Welsh fudge – as the sweet celebrates 130 years since creation
Welsh fudge is considerably older than new-fangled and fashionable sweet treats like cronuts and fancy macarons – let’s celebrate the good old fashioned fudge. Today, June 16, is National Fudge Day and to celebrate The Wolfscastle Country Hotel in Pembrokeshire has recreated the original recipe from 130 years ago. The four star rated hotel has […]
The History of Roath Park
The history of the Cardiff park which opened in 1894. as explained by local historian and former librarian Anne Bell. Loved by many people who frequent the parks of Cardiff, the History of Roath Park is a rich history of attractions throughout its existence. It officially opened in 1894 and since then has had a special […]
How to do Halloween make-up, ideas for a scary look
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 […]
Autumn walks in Wales
Carreg Cennen and Llygad Llwchwr Carreg Cennen Castle Approximately 5.5 miles long, the dramatic Carreg Cennen Castle is the start and focal point of this stunning walk… but it’s far from the only highlight. From the castle, the route drops down to cross the river Cennen then rises back up through woods and fields onto […]
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 […]
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 […]