Schools around Wales are gearing up for their annual Easter bonnet parade. You might want to buy a basic basic straw hat and decorate it with Easter themed chicks, eggs and bunnies, but if you’re keen flex your creative muscles we’ve put together some of the best how-to videos for Easter. Got any tips to […]
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Bollywood review: Total Siyapaa (12A)
Bollywood review: DIRECTOR: E Niwas STARRING: Ali Zafar, Yami Gautam, Anupam Kher, Kirron Kher THE PLOT: London-based Aman (Ali) is a musician wanting to marry girlfriend Asha (Yami). She happens to come from a loud-mouthed Punjabi family. All starts well when Aman meets Asha’s parents for his first dinner date. But life for Aman takes […]
John Constable masterpiece on display in Cardiff
A painting by John Constable which is regarded as one of the greatest masterpieces of British art is going on display at National Museum Cardiff after being saved for the nation. The famous Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows 1831 was secured for the British public through the Heritage Lottery Fund, The Manton Foundation, the Art […]
Comicon science-fiction fans descend on Cardiff
Sci-fi fanatics dressed as their favourite fictional heroes for the Comicon day as part of the hugely popular Cardiff Film and Comic Convention. Torchwood’s Eve Myles, Doctor Who star Paul McGann and Lord of the Rings actor John Rhys Davies were on hand to speak to fans, pose for pictures and sign autographs at the […]
Cardiff Car Boot Sale – Gabalfa
Hey Guys, Anyone looking to clear out the garage/attic etc this weekend? we have a CAR BOOT SALE at The Master Gunner pub car park in Gabalfa this Saturday 1st March, St David’s Day. Cars and or space to sell only £4.00. Sellers arrive from 8am buyers and public from 9am till 1.00pm. Money raised […]
Pinewood Studios: The home of British filmmaking
Pinewood Studios: The home of British filmmaking. Think of the biggest British films of the last 20 years or so. Four Weddings, Harry Potter, Bond etc. One name crops up again and again. Pinewood Studios. The Georgian style mansion Heatherden Hall, in Buckinghamshire, where Pinewood is based, has provided the backdrop for some of the […]
Outrageous dressing Welsh singer Danie Cox teams up with 80s legend Boy George
Danie Cox is the Welsh glam punk hoping to hit the heights thanks to a helping hand from the ‘80s pop icon who has become her mentor. With her electrifying red hair, extravagant make-up and outrageous dress sense, 23-year-old Danie Cox and her band The Featherz look every inch pop stars. And fittingly enough the […]
Jack and the Beanstalk, Review – New Theatre, Cardiff
Jack and the Beanstalk is as festive as Brussels sprouts and bath salts but a lot more enjoyable, the New Theatre panto has a habit of attracting big names. And in keeping with tradition, this year’s show featured comedy star and world double entendre champion Julian Clary. Produced by leading theatrical producer Qdos, renowned for […]
Hangover cures
Hangover cures – There are so many misunderstandings about drinking and hangovers so we have had a word with the Doc to see what is TRUE and what is FALSE! TRUE or FALSE Drinking a pint of water before you go to bed avoids a hangover TRUE – Alcohol is a diuretic (makes you […]
SCUBA diving in Cardiff
If you are looking for some Scuba Diving in Cardiff then you are certainly spoilt for choice. With several PADI registered centres and sub-aqua clubs throughout the area, there is guaranteed to be somewhere suitable for you whatever your age or ability. Obviously with any ‘extreme’ sport, health and safety is the number one […]