Author: Rhys Gregory

With Halloween parties kicking off this weekend ahead of the 31st October, we’ve created a spooktacular playlist that will be sure to set the mood for the big day. Featuring classics such as Nina Simone’s I Put A Spell on You, as well as a whole host of classics from Michael Jackson, AC/DC, Meat Loaf and ZZ Top. Although some of the tracks may not immediately stand out as Halloween picks, carefully listen to the lyrics and you’ll soon know why they feature on this incredible playlist. The best thing is that we’ve created this list of Halloween tracks on…

It goes without saying, the best place to watch Wales play rugby is in the Principality Stadium. The roar of the national anthem is enough to lift the roof off of the stadium and send chills down your spine – that’s of course, if you have a ticket. If you can’t make it to the stadium to watch Wales in this year’s Autumn Internationals, the next best thing is securing a spot in one of the city’s Welsh pubs or bars. If you’ve never done it before, you should, you can’t beat the electric atmosphere in Cardiff on match day.…

Life-size wild animals made from LEGO will be on display this October half term. [aoa id=”1″]The incredibly detailed models, which took almost 1,750 hours to build and comprise nearly 650,000 bricks, will be located in Tacoma Square, in the middle of Mermaid Quay, overlooking the waterfront from today (27 October) until 4 November. The event is free to the public.From lions and cheetahs of the Sahara, to agile jaguars of South America and, of course, a fabulous Bengal tiger, BIG CATS at Mermaid Quay is an exciting display of great wild cat species from across the globe.[/aoa]The models have been brought to Mermaid…

Techniquest has submitted a planning application for its £5.7m Science Capital project, which will see the radical transformation and expansion of its science discovery centre in Cardiff Bay. [aoa id=”1″] Planning has been submitted to extend the educational charity’s current building on Stuart Street to create an additional 900m2 of exhibition floor space. The scheme, designed by local architecture practice HLM, will significantly increase Techniquest’s footprint providing an additional 60% exhibition space to house brand new innovative content related to, and developed with, Welsh STEM innovators, academics and communities. The new immersive and innovative exhibition areas and experiences will help…

Three towering talents play a cast of thousands in Patrick Barlow’s new comedy The Messiah. The new show from the writer of the Olivier Award-winning West End hit The 39 Steps comes to Cardiff’s New Theatre from 29 October – 3 November. Starring Hugh Dennis in his first stage appearance in 20 years and Lesley Garrett in her comedy play debut, The Messiah is set to be the funniest and most magical nativity ever seen. [aoa id=”1″]A travelling theatre troupe of two actors and an opera singer are set to arrive on camel back in venues across the UK to…

Housing, support and care provider Hafod and the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS), on Wednesday 24 October 2018, have agreed a Fire Safety Local Service Agreement (LSA), the first of its type for each organisation.  The LSA will allow each organisation to target fire risk more effectively and efficiently. Clear lines of communication have been created, together with a framework that capitalises on the correct use of fire risk assessments and audits to assist Hafod in satisfying its statutory responsibilities, which is a good example of best practise. This then allows SWFRS to target areas of greatest risk…

A cancer diagnosis is always devastating news – but Daniel McCabe knows it could have been so much worse. [aoa id=”1″] After enduring weeks of agonising back pain which spread to his legs, the Swansea dad was referred to the Rapid Diagnosis Centre being piloted in Neath Port Talbot Hospital. In the space of one morning he underwent a series of tests and had a diagnosis of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma – a cancer of the lymphatic system. Daniel started his treatment a day later and he is still undergoing chemotherapy five months later. [/aoa] He said he was so grateful for…

An exhibition that explores contemporary craft products by makers from across Wales will also celebrate some of the skills and traditions that made Newtown such an important place in the 1800s. [aoa id=”1″] A collaboration between independent online publisher Jwrnal and Newtown’s Oriel Davies gallery, Creu // Make runs from November 17 until January 20, 2019. The exhibition features products made using traditional rural crafts, including pottery, weaving, chair making, textile art, wood work and more. Wales has a strong craft tradition and the exhibition explores some of the skills still being practiced around across the country. There will be opportunities…

Culture Minister launches week-long festival to celebrate the country’s museums at newly accredited Yr Ysgwrn [aoa id=”1″] Museums across the country are ready to celebrate this year’s Welsh Museums Festival, which will take place from Saturday 27 October – Sunday 04 November. The annual Festival is an opportunity for everyone who lives in Wales, or who is visiting over half term, to explore some of the fantastic museums the country has to offer. This year’s Festival will include special exhibitions as well as hands-on activity for all the family – including trails, performances, workshops and even Halloween themed activities -…

NORTH WALES is on the cusp of a historic deal that will create thousands of jobs and generate hundreds of millions of pounds for the economy. [aoa id=”1″] Members of all six local authorities, the region’s colleges and universities and North Wales and Mersey Dee Business Council have voted to back the North Wales Growth Bid. It means the Head of Terms Agreement for a Growth Deal can now be finalised after discussions with both Westminster and Welsh Governments. The Bid has been submitted ahead of the Autumn Budget Statement this Monday, where Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond is…