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 Leading Welsh games companies, industry experts and gaming professionals will gather at the annual Wales Games Development Show in Cardiff in June.   Wales’s thriving games industry will be showcased and celebrated at the event which takes place at Cardiffi’s new Tramshed venue on Saturday 18 June 2016.   The show features a packed programme of talks, presentations and hands-on workshops on all aspects of game creation and development.   There will be a warm welcome to members of the…

Youth charity, Central YMCA, has today warned of the increasing harm caused by legal and illegal highs, after UK youngsters cited substance abuse as one of the biggest threats facing them today.   Recent research by the charity placed issues relating to substance abuse fifth in a list of 19 challenges facing young people, scoring 78/100 on a scale of key issues – coming only behind challenges relating to employment, education and body image.   More worryingly, it was also…

Taking place in Cardiff Bay on Saturday 23rd July, the dramatic series provides a rare opportunity to watch world-class rowing in Cardiff just two weeks ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.   Helen Tan, Chief Operating Officer at Welsh Rowing, said: “This is a fantastic chance for people across the UK to see real future Olympic medal prospects in action here in Wales. With just 100 days to go, the countdown is on for the athletes. For most, HIR…

Are you up for a ‘Heroes Breakfast’?   Help for Heroes (H4H) are asking the nation to start the day in the best possible way; with a good deed!  Their latest fundraising initiative is a great way to fundraise with friends and family or with work colleagues.   Everyone says that breakfast is the most important part of the day, and in this case, it is!  Whether you go for a healthy option, a good fry up or try something…

  The planter pot that puts perfection into your garden, with this stunning Elephant Planter this could be an interior for indoor plants like cacti, or an exterior ornament for floral items. The shabby chic design makes for a delicate decoration for your home and garden, and brings a touch ofvintage to your décor. Filled with artificial plants, this is durable and stylish, but is able to be removed for re-filling with real plants. TheSwan Planter makes a stunning gift for any wildlife lover.  Get any gardener or interior lover this gorgeous…

Introducing the Penclic Bluetooth Mouse, just one of the exciting new products from Penclic – only available at Posturite.   Endless clicking and unnecessary cursor movements are a thing of the past! The Penclic Bluetooth Mouse B2 is a smartly designed alternative to regular computer mice, with a pen-like design that’s ergonomically sound and intuitive to use. True to the Penclic name, the B2 Mouse puts the functionality of a mouse into a swiveling pen, the pen swings freely on…

The St. David’s Hotel & Spa is challenging the adventurers of Cardiff and beyond to take part in an exciting zip wire challenge across Cardiff Bay in aid of Welsh Charity Princes Gate Trust. The zip wire is the latest fundraising activity instigated by the hotel as part of their Charity partnership. The event aims to build on the great success of the Hotel’s 2015 zip wire in aid of Tenovus Cancer Care, which raised a total of £33,000 in…

A national charity is urging families in Wales to reclaim mealtimes together – by pledging to join its annual event to get the nation cooking. The Children’s Food Trust, the national charity on a mission to get children eating well, is challenging families, friends, schools and organisations across the country to take part in its largest mass cooking event to date, the Big Cookathon 2016 on 22-25 April. The annual event, now in its eighth year, aims to get families…

Pride Cymru, the Welsh LGBT charity is proud to welcome performer Lucy Spraggan back to Wales this April to perform a fundraising gig for the charity. Pride Cymru is typically known for the lively and colourful festival held in August, but works all year round with projects that support LGBT+ people in Wales and drive for the elimination of hate crime.   The singer-writer had a fantastic reaction when she performed at last year Pride Cymru event on August 13th…

Brace’s Bakery has been busy surprising parents who brave the Welsh weather every weekend to cheer on their children from the side-lines, with a hot cuppa and a slice of toast. In January, Brace’s Bakery launched their Toast on the Touchline campaign encouraging wet and windswept parents to post on social where and when they want to be surprised using the hashtag #MakeMeToasty. Parents from Rumney RFC, Llandaff North and Old Illtydians RFC nominated themselves on social media for a…