Author: Alice Gregory

Mother Goose has migrated south to the Donald Gordon theater stage in the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff. The story of Mother Goose has been around for centuries in one form or another. Some believe it is based on a housewife from Boston in 1660 with her 16 children, and there are others that claim Mother Goose is actually based on the wife of King Robert II of France. Berthe la fileuse, (Bertha the Spinner) or Berthe pied d’oie (‘Goose-Foot Bertha’) is known in French legends as being an incredible storyteller, capturing the minds of children as an incredible spinner of…

It’s that time of year again when we all start to wonder when are the clocks changing? Do they go forward…or back? How on earth is it nearly April? Whilst pondering the passing of time, there’s a quick mnemonic to help you remember; ‘Spring forward, fall back’ or as I say ‘March forward, fall back’ either way is helpful. The idea proposed in Britain by builder William Willett, was due to the ‘waste’ of useful daylight during the summer specifically in the morning. British Summer Time (BST) was then adopted in 1916 as a way to save candles and electricity…

Returning by popular demand following a sell-out run, Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s musical Les Misérables returns to Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff. The sung through musical Les Misérables or Les Mis as it’s commonly known, is based on a novel of the same name written by Victor Hugo between 1845 – 1861. The work was published in French in 1862, becoming an instant bestseller and success, the book was quickly translated into several other languages. For those who don’t know the story, there are some very relatable themes to what’s happening in the UK today. Though not…

Following on from the success of XXXmas Carol the 2021 sell-out alternative Christmas cabaret, the team at Wales Millennium Centre and Duncan Hallis Production have reinvented C.S.Lewis’s, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. If you’ve not been to Cardiff Bay recently, you’d be forgiven for not knowing about the current renovation the Wales Millennium Centre is undergoing. With work aiming to be complete for early next year Cardiff Bay will have a new home for all things Cabaret.  The opening season of Cabaret, Wales Millennium Centre’s vibrant new venue, has been launched – opening in February 2023 showcasing the…

The UK’s biggest-selling album group of the 21st century, Westlife have reached the last stop of their extensive 2022 tour. Cardiff International Arena sees the end of the two month long UK Arena tour, supported by the wonderful Lyra. On a cold winter’s evening in Cardiff, it was Lyra’s job to warm up the crowd to get things going. As Lyra burst out on stage,  she was welcomed with open arms by an adoring crowd in the capital. Lyra recently released her brand new single ‘29 Box’, and it arrives as the rising pop talent joins fellow Irish stars Westlife…

Newport-based tax and accountancy specialists Kilsby Williams, believes that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement is a mixed bag for organisations that benefit from the government’s Research and Development (R&D) tax relief schemes. Kilsby Williams works closely with clients to help them claim R&D tax relief through the government schemes that are designed to incentivise innovation and research spending. Lucy Lloyd, R&D Tax Specialist at Kilsby Williams said: “For many of our fast growth corporate clients there will be disappointment that the R&D SME scheme has become less generous, and the exclusion of overseas costs from claims has been confirmed. “A…

Cladding consultancy SFI (Specialist Façade Inspections) has donated a remembrance bench to the Newbridge branch of the Royal British Legion. The bench sits next to the war memorial in Newbridge, alongside the Institute Memorial Hall, to commemorate those lost in the village through the World Wars. Newbridge-based family business SFI donated the bench last November and will place a poppy wreath on there every year on Remembrance Day as a token of respect. Josh Tedstone, Director at SFI, said: “It was a pleasure to donate the bench to our local branch of the Royal British Legion, as they are such…

Santa is set to put smiles on Beechwood College students’ faces this December, as the historic Barry Santa Sleigh alters its route to visit the Sully students for the first time in its 50-year history. The visit to Beechwood College on Hayes Road is part of an increased programme of events and routes planned by Barry Round Table to celebrate 50 years of the Barry Sleigh Ride. Beechwood College will also be one of a group of local sponsors supporting Barry Round Table as they continue their proud history of local fundraising. First run in 1972, the festive sleigh visit…

First opening their doors in Cardiff just over 8 years ago, what a journey Wahaca has been on.  Thomasina Miers and co-founder Mark Selby brought us Wahaca from a love of authentic Mexican food, heavily inspired by Miers’ time travelling and living in the country. How grateful we are they choose to bring the vibrant flavours of Mexico, and the social dining culture to the UK. With plenty of fresh and exciting dishes made for sharing added throughout the year, there’s always something new to try. 2016 saw Wahaca become the first restaurant in the UK to be certified as carbon…

Dragon Taxis has pledged to support university students in the Welsh capital throughout the academic year with its Safe Taxi Scheme. Working in collaboration with the Students’ Unions at both Cardiff University and Cardiff Metropolitan University, the Safe Taxi Scheme – now in its tenth successful year in the city – ensures that all students can get a lift back to their halls or student residence after a night out, even if they don’t have any money for the fare on them. Between the hours of 10pm and 6am, seven days a week, students from the participating universities can book…