Author: Alice Gregory

Are you looking for things to do this Blue Monday? Dubbed the most depressing day of the year – with the population all cold, broke and riddled with guilt that new year’s resolutions have fallen by the wayside, Golf Fang has got the people of Cardiff covered in their mission to raise people’s spirits without breaking the bank. The hospitality operator’s Golf Fang site is located on Cardiff’s Mary Ann Street, near to John Lewis and Cineworld. On Monday 15th January, Golf Fang Cardiff is offering an exclusive pick-me-up for Blue Monday – with free walk-in golf on offer to…

Businesses in Wales remain optimistic despite trade challenges and a continued hesitancy to invest in both equipment and training, according to Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey. In Q4 of 2023, half of Welsh businesses stated that they believe that turnover will improve over the next 12 months while 42% predicted that profitability would improve, a small rise of 2% since the previous quarter. However, investment and trade challenges persist, affecting business plans for long-term growth. Over the last quarter, only 23% of businesses in Wales increased their investment in plant and machinery or…

A South Wales based social enterprise is preventing over 1,000 tonnes of household items from going into landfill each year, while saving families hundreds of pounds. Wastesavers is a social enterprise and charity that collects six times the weight of an average house in unwanted household furniture from across Southeast Wales and diverts it from landfill. Items are then stored and displayed in one of its ten re-use centres for people to purchase at low cost.  It also offers customers the chance to buy large household items at a fraction of the price of something new, saving customers hundreds of…

Save a Life Cymru has appointed six first-of-their-kind community co-ordinators to transform CPR and defibrillation access – positioning Wales as a frontrunner in implementing strategies for cardiac arrest survival among the home nations. Data reveals that in Wales, the survival rate after experiencing an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) remains below 5%, compared to their UK counterparts at 10%. In a move to better this statistic, the six community co-ordinators – located throughout Wales – have been appointed with the task to actively helping improve the nation’s chances of survival. The responsibilities of the co-ordinators include working with communities, third sector…

With the start of 2024 comes an exciting selection of productions to the Donald Gordan Theatre stage at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff. If you’re looking for a way to entertain the younger members of the family, or you’re in mood for something to make you laugh there’s something for everyone. Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World (17 – 21 Jan 2024) This kick ass-pirational stage show, based on the popular children’s book by Suffragette relative Kate Pankhurst, and adapted by Chris Bush (Standing at the Sky’s Edge), comes from one of the producers of SIX. Join our inquisitive…

This Christmas take a magical carpet ride, as Aladdin flies into the Donald Gordon Theatre at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff on its first ever UK and Ireland tour. The show continues its record-breaking run on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre, and since opening there in March 2014, nine subsequent productions have launched around the world, including its 2016 West End premiere at the Prince Edward Theatre, London where the show ran until August 2019.  For those who don’t know the story of Aladdin, it is one of the better known middle-eastern folk tales from ‘The Book of One…

Wales’ most promising young inventors have received accolades for their innovative ideas at the 23rd annual Innovation Awards, hosted by WJEC. Held in the heart of Cardiff Bay on December 14th at The Senedd, the ceremony celebrated the achievements of budding inventors. In collaboration with the Welsh Government, the Innovation Awards aim to inspire creativity among young minds in Wales, urging them to rethink conventional designs of everyday products and services. After a triumphant return in 2022 following a two-year hiatus, the 23rd edition showcased a wealth of inventive ideas from talented young minds. The event also served as a…

Entries for the highly anticipated Wales Business Awards 2024 are now open. The awards, organised by Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid, provide businesses across the country with the opportunity to compete for Wales’ most prestigious accolades. The application process opens today and will close on 29 February 2024. Chamber members and non-members can submit their entries by completing an application form or uploading an audio or video entry. Businesses have the chance to enter an increased number of categories this year including the new ‘SME Exporter of the Year’ category, as well as other awards such as…

Following on from two years of sellout performances, it’s time to saddle up; as Wales Millennium Centre (WMC) and Duncan Hallis Production is back with its festive adult only panto in the intimate space of Weston Studio, Cardiff.  The Weston Studio is a fantastic and versatile space, which is perfect for these types of events, and especially those with aerial trapeze. The space is able to cater for up to 170 guests, which makes it great for intimate performances such as this one. Seats are unreserved so make sure you arrive early to grab the best seats – although I…

Wales’ leading private hire firm, Dragon Taxis, has partnered with NSPCC Cymru to donate needed funds to Childline this Christmas. To give back this festive season, Dragon Taxis will be donating 10p from every booking made through the Dragon Taxis app during the month of December to Childline. NSPCC Cymru provides support to children, families and professionals in caring for their children and providing therapeutic assistance to help children move on from abuse. They run campaigns working with the Welsh Government and the National Assembly for Wales to strengthen policy and legislation and urge them to take action to better…