The National Eisteddfod: Imagine that you are on holiday in France, Spain or Italy and stumble upon a gigantic cultural festival, full of history, pomp and ceremony. One described as the biggest cultural festival anywhere in Europe, attended by almost twice as many people as watch Wales rugby matches at the national stadium. You hear […]
New Cardiff bars and restaurants in 2018
When it comes to eating out in bars and restaurants and enjoying a few drinks, Cardiff is spoilt for choice – and there have been plenty of new openings in 2018 so far. And if you like margaritas, mojitos and daiquiris, in particular, then you’re in for a treat as there have been many new cocktail […]
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 […]
These pugs were dressed up for a birthday party with pass the parcel, clowns and a bouncy castle
Hundreds of pugs showed off their best party costumes this weekend to mark two years since the now infamous event started. The annual Pugfest was marking its second birthday with a fabulous party. Never one to miss out on a trend, for the first time, pug owners could pick up tiny Pokemon outfits for their […]
Pride Cymru – The best pictures from the festival 2016
Thousands of people took part in a colourful parade of dancing and drumming as part of the annual Pride Cymru festival in Cardiff. A huge rainbow dragon, dozens of leather-clad dancers and a unicorn made from balloons were among those marching through the city centre to celebrate equality and diversity. “The atmosphere was amazing,” said […]
The Good Earth – Welsh theatre company Motherlode play in New York
Motherlode Theatre is preparing to perform its debut production, The Good Earth, in New York later this month followed by an extensive tour at home in Wales. A truly Welsh story about a community pitted against big business and its own local authority, The Good Earth is an explosive play inspired by real events. In […]
A Welsh gin made from foraged wild flowers has reached the final of a UK foodie awards
A Welsh gin distillery which creates drinks from foraged wild flowers has found itself in the final of a nationwide awards designed to find the next culinary big thing. Now in its fifth year, The Young British Foodie Awards is an annual event that seeks out new, visionary talent in food and drink across the […]
Vale of Glamorgan show enjoys ‘really successful’ day as thousands turn up
Vale of Glamorgan show an annual event attracted thousands on Wednesday to experience the agricultural event’s vast offering of activities for all ages. Taking place at Fonmon Castle, Barry, around 20,000 people attended the event to take advantage of the local produce and displays on show. The show boasted more than 200 trade stands on […]
A Street food chef has become the world’s first to earn a Michelin star
Could Swansea market or Cardiff’s trendy Street Food Circus soon be serving up Michelin-starred food? It might sound crazy but a simple fast food vendor in Singapore has just become the first to be awarded cooking’s most sought after seal of approval. Malaysian-born Chan Hon Meng said he was dumbfounded when he got a call […]
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 […]
