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Picture the scene. A wealthy married couple living a seemingly happy and carefree life in Victorian London, a large multi-storey house staffed by several servants. Yet all is not what it seems. This is the premise of ‘Gaslight’, written as long ago as 1938 by Patrick Hamilton, yet still being performed today, a testament to the strength and substance of the story. Directed by Anthony Banks the play retells some past truths of male dominance over women back some 80…

An award winning female entrepreneur has launched a new business, Culture Three60. The aim: to demonstrate the value of Human Resources (HR) and make organisations exceptional. Officially launched today, Culture Three60’s vision is to help and inspire people, teams and organisations to realise their unique potential and be their very best, by focusing on their culture. Founder Lucy Clementson-Mills explained “Culture is so important; it is the foundation of a business.  Yet many companies are not using their culture to…

    Remembering Fred: Celebrating the Career of Fred Astair (feat. Aljaz & Janette from Strictly Come Dancing) Wednesday 26 April, 7.30pm Shakin’ Stevens, Chris Ramsey, Steve Hackett, Richard Herring, Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra, Naomi’s Wild & Scary, Dinosaur World & Much More! APRIL offers another star-studded line-up at St David’s Hall with household names in the music world, internationally renowned orchestras and superb stand-up comedy. Plus, there’s a few familiar faces from Strictly and CBBC. Tickets sold out long ago for soul superstar…

  Young entrepreneurs supported by youth charity The Prince’s Trust will take over a space in Cardiff’s St David’s Shopping Centre this month (23rd – 26th March) to showcase their businesses to the public. The 20 businesses on show at Unit LG35 include clothing boutiques, a surf school, historical building conservation, a florist and a furniture maker. All of the entrepreneurs have taken part in The Trust’s Enterprise programme, which provides practical, financial and mentoring support to help unemployed young…

Following the release of last year’s acclaimed Top 10 album Soulsville, singer songwriter and actress Beverley Knight announces a new UK Tour for summer 2017. Following a string of sold out gigs in the spring of 2016, and having completed a 6 month run in the smash hit west end musical The Bodyguard in January, Beverley is taking to the road again in her own right in June 2017. She will play a broad set featuring hits from her stellar…

Cardiff-based Chris Lewis is heading to South Africa as part of the Great Britain over-35 team in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Young Seniors World Team Championships. Lewis, who is head performance coach at Cardiff Metropolitan University in association with XL Tennis, and is originally from Neath, was selected on the basis of his performances at county events, team tennis finals and National Premier League Finals. As a first-year veteran, eligible because he turns 35 this year, he brings some…

Welsh National Opera is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board. Martyn Ryan joins the WNO Board, taking on the role of Chairman of Audit and Risk.  Born in Cardiff, he gained a degree in business economics and sociology from the University of Southampton, and has completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.  Martyn was formerly a Partner and the Chief Operating Officer at Genesis Investment Management, and remains a Trustee of the…

On the 24th February 2017 I went to go and see ‘The Duchess of Malfi’ at the Llanover Hall Arts Centre in Canton, which was originally written by John Webster. A play that highlights the abuse of women and their struggles, which this new cast also brought to the light.  This version of the play was directed by Martin Newman alongside the production managers CJ Friday and James McNeill, and their vision brought to life by an extremely talented cast;…

WHAT? Physical installation of sculpture; time-lapse film and free repro photos available WHO?  WWF Cymru and artist Lulu Quinn WHEN?  Saturday 18 March 2017 (starting from 9am till 5pm) WHERE? National Assembly for Wales – Senedd building – outside main entrance WHY?  First time sculpture of this kind suspended from Assembly, opportunity for public to see spectacle and still get involved by adding message on WWF Cymru webpage or taking selfie Earth Hour is 10-years-old. WWF Cymru, the Welsh arm…

Research by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has helped halve death rates from heart and circulatory disease in Wales over the past 50 years. Our scientific research has helped to revolutionise treatments which means that around 70% of people now survive a heart attack. Our research has also pioneered the surgical techniques that ensure most babies now survive congenital heart disease. Before the BHF, 4 in 5 children born with congenital heart disease died before their first birthday. Today thanks…