Author: Alice Gregory

More than 470 people took part in a charity walk at Pontcanna Fields, Cardiff, at the weekend (Sunday 21 July) to raise vital funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s Research UK. People gathered in the Grade II listed historic parkland as part of the UK’s leading dementia research charity’s final Walk For A Cure event of 2024, and raised over £35,800. This is the second year the charity has hosted Walk For A Cure, but it is the first time the family-friendly event has come to Cardiff. Walk For A Cure is a series of 5km fundraising walks across the UK,…

Film Hub Wales (FHW) has awarded over £100,000 of BFI National Lottery funding to nineteen independent Welsh cinemas and film festivals, through its Film Exhibition Fund.  Funds will enable Welsh audiences to watch the latest UK independent and international films in their local communities, at affordable prices. From relaxed, family friendly films to eco cinema strands and the latest Welsh releases, there’s plenty to choose from.   Audiences in Bridgend and Blaenau Ffestiniog will even get to watch the films in exciting new cinema spaces. Awen Cultural Trust is launching its Llynfi Valley Cinema Project alongside at Maesteg Town Hall following…

Barratt Homes South Wales has today issued a final call to buyers interested in its popular Monmouthshire development, Brunel Quarter — with over 90% of properties now sold. Perfectly situated for those seeking a semi-rural location, the development is surrounded by scenic views across the River Wye. Plus, it boasts breathtaking local walking routes and is within walking distance of Chepstow town centre. And with just 16 homes remaining, the local housebuilder is urging buyers to act quickly to secure their new home — with only a handful of 3- and 4-bedroom properties still available. This includes the signature interior-designed,…

Last summer, citizen scientists in Wales spotted 63,237 butterflies and day-flying moths during the Big Butterfly Count. Today, wildlife conservation charity, Butterfly Conservation, is issuing a rallying cry to people in the region to help beat that this year. In 2023, people across Wales did 5,557 Big Butterfly Counts, with the Meadow Brown taking the top spot for species sightings. Scientists are hoping even more people will take part to help find out what’s happening with the region’s butterflies before the Count ends on Sunday 4 August. It’s more important than ever that people take part this year. After analysing…

A father-of-two is taking on the Brecon Carreg CDF 10K to raise money for Kidney Wales after he helped save his daughter’s life by giving her one of his kidneys. Gareth Charlton, 49, from Dyffryn Ardudwy in Gwynedd, will now be running the event in the Welsh Capital to raise money and awareness for the charity. His daughter, Jennie, now 24, first fell ill when she was 17. Gareth said: “It all happened very suddenly. She was unwell and doctors couldn’t put their finger on what was wrong for a long time until she then became seriously ill. They did…

A woman who was born prematurely at just 26-weeks is getting ready to run the Principality Building Society Cardiff Half Marathon in celebration of her life. Alyssia Matyear, now 29, also hopes that in sharing her story she can help provide hope for parents of premature babies. The dental nurse, originally from Pontypool but now from Gloucester, said: “I’m planning to run the Cardiff Half to celebrate my 30th year and that I did pull through.” Alyssia was born in Gwent hospital in Cardiff in October 1994 – three months before her due date. She weighed just 2lb and said…

A triathlete is gearing up to take part in an epic charity challenge just six months after undergoing gruelling surgery for cancer. Tracey Williams will be one of the hundreds of cyclists in the Jiffy’s Cancer 50 Challenge, a 50-mile ride from Cardiff to Swansea. It’s led by Welsh rugby legend Jonathan “Jiffy” Davies. The fourth annual event on Sunday August 18th will once again raise much-needed funds for the South West Wales Cancer Centre at Singleton Hospital and Velindre Cancer Centre. Tracey’s entry fee was paid for by friends as a birthday present a month before her surgery –…

Join us at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff for an enchanting journey down the yellow brick road to the magical land of Oz. “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” is a beloved classic originally written by American author L. Frank Baum and published in 1900. Baum was an imaginative storyteller who created a rich fantasy world that has captivated readers of all ages. Inspired by his experiences, family, and American culture, Baum’s fascination with fairy tales and his desire to create an American fairy tale led to the birth of Oz. Since 1900, there have been countless adaptations, movies, and…

When Russian mafia boss Viktor Makarov attempts to muscle in on the lucrative and highly profitable Formula Super, a global motor racing empire, its founder and owner is forced to act. As death lurks on the high-speed circuits, hitman Jack Wyatt, a former CIA senior agent, is hired to eliminate the Russian threat. Meanwhile on the track, the fight for the world championship intensifies, with the leading drivers vying for the title. Among them is a tenacious American, the first female driver to compete at this level, but rumours swirl, suggesting that she only secured the drive because of her…

Do you have what it takes to host the ultimate dinner party? The popular Channel 4 show “Come Dine With Me” is back, and they’re are on the hunt for fun, confident, and food-loving individuals from Cardiff and the surrounding areas to take part in our exciting new series! “Come Dine With Me” is a beloved culinary competition where amateur chefs compete against each other by hosting a dinner party. Each contestant must impress their fellow diners with their cooking skills, hosting abilities, and overall charm to win the coveted cash prize. The show is renowned for its entertaining mix…