Author: Rhys Gregory

Pride Cymru’s Big Weekend faces an uncertain future with less than a month to go as organisers and Cardiff Council are yet to finalise a deal that sees the event return to its City Centre location this summer. Last year, the festival moved to the Civic Centre from its regular home in Bute Park because of the UEFA Champions League Final. Event organisers wish to keep the civic centre location for this year’s event, which promises to be bigger than ever before. However, Cardiff Council has released a statement saying that a deal is yet to be struck between the…

Pete Tong & The Heritage Orchestra performed Ibiza Classics in the gorgeous grounds of Cardiff Castle last night (July 28), bringing their Mediterranean dance party to the walled garden in the heart of the capital. The show was a massive hit with ravers, party animals and everyone who ever saw Ibiza as their Mecca, an irresistible combination of the UK’s most influential DJ with a 65 piece orchestra and a spectacular visual show with lasers. [aoa id=”1″] [/aoa] Pete congratulated Tour De France winner Geraint Thomas before an ecstatic Welsh crowd. The concept first came to fruition after a lot…

With a mixed bag of weather predicted for the next few days, we’ve created a list of fun things to do indoors in South Wales – to stop you from going crazy! Whatever the weather, these will really keep you (and the kids) fully entertained… 1. Go on a journey of discovery and science[aoa id=”1″][/aoa] With locations in both South Wales and North Wales, Techniquest is a place for everyone of all ages to discover science in a fun and interactive way. It’s about time that you went back and discovered something new. Find out what’s on at the science…

Cardiff’s City Hall will be illuminated bright yellow this weekend to mark Geraint Thomas becoming the first Welshman to win the Tour de France. The 32-year-old cyclist from the Birchgrove area of Cardiff retained the winners’ yellow jersey he wore for most of the stages this year, after beating defending champion and team-mate Chris Froome. [aoa id=”1″] [/aoa] Visitors to this weekend’s Capital FM Cardiff Bay Beach Festival will have the opportunity of watching the final stages of the race over the weekend on a big screen at the attraction. Leader of Cardiff Council, Cllr Huw Thomas said: “We are…

To celebrate the achievements of Wales’ very own Geraint Thomas at Le Tour this year, Welsh Cycling is planning a celebration cycle ride tomorrow (Sunday, 29th July), starting at 7:30pm. [aoa id=”1″] The lap of honour will start outside the National Assembly building in Cardiff Bay, before crossing the barrage and heading up the Taff Trail to Cardiff Castle. The cycle ride is nothing difficult and is open to everyone. It’s not a long ride or a race just an excuse to wear yellow and show the Geraint some appreciation. Riders are being encouraged to ring their bells and honk…

RecRock Rock School | 11:00 – 11:40 A performance by some of the most talented young musicians from Caerphilly County. The performance is a culmination of a week-long, rock school the young people have attended. Get in touch with RecRock for more information for Caerphilly-based young people interested in developing their music skills: [email protected]. Naomi Heap (Duo) | 12:00 – 13:00 Naomi Rae hails from the northern music metropolis of Manchester but now calls the rising urban sprawl of Cardiff her home. Inspired by everything from 70’s funk to 90’s pop, her soul infused tunes showcase her incredible pipes and…

This year teams ran in a relay format through the main Caerphilly Big Cheese site, over the bridge to the Castle’s rear entrance and back to the main site. Thousands of visitors watched the whole of the race from the event site cheered on this year’s competitors. CCBC presenter Ed Petrie, from the All Over the Place TV show, was also joined with fellow BBC colleagues who also took on this year’s race. View a selection of images from this year’s Great Cheese Race below: [aoa id=”1″] [/aoa]This year’s race was slightly different with the added twist of fancy dress, which…

The Wales Farm Safety Partnership will receive £46,000 to promote Health and Safety within the agricultural and forestry sector, Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths announced this week. The funding will be used to support the Partnership’s campaign ‘Working together to make farming safer’. [aoa id=”1″] The Cabinet Secretary made the announcement as she met Farming Connect’s four newly appointed Health and Safety Mentors at the Royal Welsh Show. The mentors will help individuals and businesses identify risks, eliminate hazards and reduce the risk of accidents within the business. The Farming Connect mentoring programme has been…

The Caerphilly Big Cheese is back this weekend (27th-29th July) promising to be BIGGER than EVER. This annual festival brings together local and regional Welsh food & drink producers, as well an array of local groups providing entertainment for all to enjoy. Entertainment is the life and soul of the festival with live music acts, choirs and dancers. Caerphilly Castle is transformed into a medieval encampment with re-enactment displays and battles. See what medieval life was like within the Castle walls and watch the villagers as they go about their daily tasks. A huge traditional funfair is open throughout the…

A dad-of-three who survived two cardiac arrests including one that left him in a coma for six days is rebuilding his life with the help of the ancient martial art, Tai Chi. [aoa id=”1″] Music teacher Paul Williams, 37, from Bagillt, in Flintshire, attends free classes run by social enterprise RCS (Rhyl City Strategy) in Rhyl, after learning he has a rare heart condition could strike again at any moment. Paul says Tai Chi, which combines deep breathing and relaxation with flowing movements, is helping him overcome severe anxiety and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) brought on by the trauma…