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A new luxurious pet spa has just hit Cardiff and dogs across the Welsh capital are in for a big treat. Bow-Wow Boutique and Spa was officially opened by rugby legend Sam Warburton and radio DJ Matt Lissack on Sunday 31st July. The spa, situated at 9 Ipswich Road opened to the public to on 31st of July and saw a range of treatments we’d normally associate with humans, now available for our pooches. From standard grooming to dog Jacuzzi’s…
Looking to mix things up in the kitchen this Summer? Sometimes all you need in order to overhaul your entire diet is one small change, and this season you need look no further than duck. Gressingham Duck, rearers of a unique breed of duck of the same name, have created numerous mouth-watering recipes centered around this often overlooked meat. Follow some of the following guides to enjoy fresh, healthy and exciting meals. Pulled Gressingham Duck Leg with Sweet Chilli Sauce …
The National Assembly for Wales will be hosting a summer fun weekend with carnival games, arts and crafts and Welsh choirs on 27-29 August. Coinciding with the Cardiff Harbour Festival there will also be face-painting, a soft play area and a special Senedd treasure hunt with prizes to be won. The Senedd will be open every day from 10.30-16.30. Visitors can take a tour of this iconic building, including the debating chamber where the National Assembly for Wales…
£8 million is to be invested in strategic infrastructure around the first phase of Plasdŵr in north west Cardiff, with work expected to start in the autumn. Lead developer, Redrow Homes, has agreed the terms of its Section 106 agreement with Cardiff Council – the key provisions that will underpin the first phase of 630 homes to the north and south of Llantrisant Road at the approach to Radyr. The £8 million investment forms part of a total allocation of…
Relate counsellors at Relate Cymru are preparing themselves for an anticipated spike in calls this September in the immediate post-holiday period in line with national trends. Relate saw a nine per cent increase in calls last year and is ready for a similar onslaught this. Relate Cymru wants couples to be aware that as well as a break, holidays can be a difficult time. And it is offering tips to help couples cope with this. A Relate spokesman…
20 Oct – 19 Nov 16 ARE YOU READY? Cardiff Contemporary, the Welsh capital’s biennial festival of international contemporary arts, is announced to take place between Thursday 20 October – Saturday 19 November 2016. The 2016 theme of communication, and title, Are You Ready? references Marconi’s breakthrough radio signal, made from Flat Holm Island to Lavernock Point in 1897. Ten new artist’s commissions include the activation of a permanent sculpture on Cardiff’s waterfront and the re-appropriation of two…
YHA Cardiff Central on East Tyndall Street is inviting the local community to discover what’s on their doorstep as part of its annual YHA Day celebration. Taking place on Saturday 3 September from 12:00pm – 4:00pm, YHA Cardiff Central is one of 16 Youth Hostels across England and Wales that will be opening its doors for the day and inviting all to discover what it has to offer. As part of YHA Day 2016, YHA Cardiff Central…
With A level results day less than 48 hours away, the UCAS website has all the information university applicants need to be fully prepared, whatever grades they achieve. Students can sign in to Track on the UCAS website from 08:00 on Thursday (18 August) to see if their place in higher education has been confirmed, or if they are eligible to use Clearing – the service that can match unplaced applicants with suitable vacancies. No one can make a formal…
Special Guest – Mike Dawes St David’s Hall Sunday 11 September 7.30pm THE legendary voice of The Moody Blues is coming to St David’s Hall when you can enjoy An Intimate Evening with Justin Hayward on Sunday 11 September. After nearly 50 years in the music business, Justin can still captivate an audience like no other, and at the National Concert Hall of Wales he will provide a fascinating insight into the songwriting process behind some of his…
St David’s Hall Saturday 17 September 7.30pm ST DAVID’S HALL is winding the clocks back to the Swinging Sixties as the award-winning production Let’s Hang On comes to town on Saturday 17 September! Plus, this spectacular show takes you on the unforgettable musical journey of one of the most successful bands of all time – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. The 60s wasn’t just about The Beatles, the Rolling Stones and the Beach Boys as Frankie…
