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250 cinemas are hosting dedicated autism friendly cinema screenings this month right across the UK in partnership with Dimensions, a national not-for-profit support provider for people with learning disabilities and autism. ODEON cinemas show their autism friendly screening on a different Sunday each month at 10.15am. They also show an additional screening aimed at older audiences on a chosen Monday night. This month’s general autism friendly screening is Beauty and the Beast, showing on Sunday 26th Vue cinemas show their…
What do a vivacious vicar, an ambitious warrior and a host of Monty Python characters have in common? They’re all part of this year’s Cardiff Open Air Theatre Festival. Everyman Theatre, Cardiff’s premier drama company, has just announced this summer’s programme of outdoor shows. Now the largest event of its kind outside London, organisers promise 2017 will be the biggest event in its 35-year history. Macbeth, The Vicar of Dibley and Spamalot are among the seven shows being staged in…
Schools and local football teams in the South Wales area are being urged to Club Together in support of grassroots football teams. Topps, the UK’s leading collectibles company is offering youngsters in the area the chance to win a training day with Premier League and Manchester City superstar, Kevin De Bruyne, a Premier League Manager (past or present) and a week-long adventure holiday camp as part of its annual Club Together competition. Topps is inviting teachers, coaches and parents from…
With just days to go until Red Nose Day on Friday 24th March, TK Maxx in Cardiff is hosting a stand-up show with a sizeable difference. On Monday 20th March an area of the flagship store on the Hayes in Cardiff will be transformed into the world’s smallest comedy club. The pop-up may be small in size but it promises big laughs, with Bristol comedian Mark Olver taking to the stage to have shoppers rolling in the aisles. Come along…
On Sunday 11th June 2017 hundreds of farms across the UK will throw open their gates to welcome the public and showcase the fascinating world of farming. As well as being a fun and informative day out for all the family, LEAF Open Farm Sunday also gives visitors the opportunity to see first-hand all that farmers do and the impact their work has on all our lives. This so often misunderstood industry has a vital role in not only producing…
This is the World’s only obstacle course with real Gladiators, and it’s coming to Cardiff on 22 July. The official Charity Partner is Ty Hafan and all runners are encouraged to support them. Tŷ Hafan is one of the UK’s leading paediatric palliative care charities and offers care to children and support for their families, throughout Wales. Throughout the course all runners will face obstacles like giant foamy slides, bouncing inflatables and wobbly water bridges, not forgetting over 20 friendly Gladiators! Find out more and sign up…
West Wales is without a doubt one of my favourite places to visit. With beaches, parks, castles and museums all pretty much on your doorstep, there’s nothing not to like for a relaxing break. Only around an accessible hour away from Cardiff, and in the rural countryside of Kidwelly, situates Cwrt Y Cadno. It’s an ancient barn dating back to the 16th century that offers all the charismatic serenity that West Wales has to offer. The barn has now been fully…
Helpfulpeeps brings mission of reviving community spirit to Cardiff Helpfulpeeps is a new social network born from a collective belief that life is better when we help each other, and now it’s coming to Cardiff. Founded by Saf Nazeer and Simon Hills, Helpfulpeeps is on a mission to bring back community spirit in an increasingly disconnected world. Since launching in Bristol last year, they have grown Helpfulpeeps into an online community of 25,000 members sharing their time, energy, skills and…
Abseil with Cancer Research Wales, and help raise vital funds for our world class cancer research projects taking place here in Wales. During April 2017, we have arranged for this unique experience for adrenaline junkies and lovers of the this iconic football stadium to abseil from the roof down to the pitch. You will be instructed and guided by trained professionals on the day so all you will need is your yourself and don’t forget your courage! A registration fee…
The fifth generation family business Edwards Coaches of Pontypridd, stole the show at the recent National Express Awards Ceremony. For the 6th consecutive year Edwards Coaches won the show piece award for “Large Coach Operator Of The Year” and not just being content with this Edwards also went on to collect a further 3, to include: (a) High Achievement Award, “for 6 consecutive Green years” (b) Engineering Gold Standard, (c) Gold Standard Operator, recognising 6 continuous years of Gold Standard…
