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Always checking social media and the latest vines, how is this affecting your brain? One of the primary ways modern lifestyles could affect our brain function is by affecting our sleep. According to OFCOM, UK adults spend an average of eight hours and 41 minutes a day on media devices, compared to eight hours and 21 minutes that on average adults sleep. Time to switch off! Modern technology means we have information and stimulation available to us 24 hours a…
Next summer top hockey teams from across Europe will descend on Cardiff for Women’s EuroHockey Championship Division II, following the announcement today by the European Hockey Federation (EHF) that Hockey Wales will host the event in 2017. Hockey Wales CEO David Phenis said: “We are absolutely thrilled to be awarded such a prestigious international event. The tournament is not only fantastic news for our national women’s team and hockey fans, but also for Cardiff. It provides the opportunity to watch…
New Design Will Debut in Autumn Winter 16 Collection of Cruelty-Free Footwear Brand Bourgeois Boheme Cardiff – The entries have been evaluated and a winner has been chosen: fashion illustrator Laura Hickman, 35, from Cardiff, has beaten applicants from around the world to win the sneaker-design contest launched by luxury vegan shoe label Bourgeois Boheme in collaboration with PETA. Many aspiring designers leapt at the chance to kick-start their careers by submitting designs for a new animal-free unisex sneaker, but…
Recent research has shown that protein raises your sense of feeling full, according to the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This is just one reason supporting the idea that protein is a powerful food group. We have spoken to our leading Nutritionists to find out the top three reasons why we should up our protein! 1. Shed those extra pounds The one goal that many of us strive towards is that leaner, healthier more athletic physique,…
TESCO customers have voted in their millions and helped good causes in Cardiff bag a share of a £11.5million carrier bag charge fund. The supermarket teamed up with Groundwork to launch its Bags of Help initiative, which sees grants of £12,000, £10,000 and £8,000 – all raised from the 5p bag levy – being awarded to environmental and greenspace projects. Millions of shoppers voted in stores up and down the country. And the final three winners can now be revealed…
Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th April, 11am – 5pm. The Cardiff Arches, John Street, Cardiff, Wales CF10 5PE Booking £95 (incl. booking fee) Nathan Improv is delighted to announce his new local courses in improv comedy: Nathan Improv Local. Weekend Intensive Improv & Performance course that will improve improv skills to create scenes on stage. The course begins by developing students with a deeper understanding of an offer and acceptance into characters. First, students focus on their communication with each other…
It will promote the work of the Goldies Cymru Charity which started in South Wales four years ago and is now brightening the lives of hundreds of older people through its daytime singing and activity sessions. Singing for Goldies at the concert will be the City Voices Cardiff choir conducted by Simon Curtis, they have a special connection with Goldies Cymru. One of their singers, Geoff Ashford, is also the popular leader of Goldies Cymru sessions at Whitchurch, Dinas Powys,…
St David’s Hall Friday 8 April 7.30pm ALL aboard the Soul Train as the grooviest show on Earth stops off at St David’s Hall for one night only on Friday 8 April! Soul Legends is the ultimate feel-good extravaganza and the perfect way to kick-start your weekend with a medley of everyone’s favourite dancefloor fillers from the 60s to the 80s. Sling on your dancing shoes and get ready to jive to the likes of Michael Jackson, Tina Turner,…
The Easter holidays proved to be a busy time at the Vale Sports Arena as PG10 hosted a popular Soccer Camp with a guest appearance from Wales legend Neville Southall. Hundreds of children and young people aged between 6-14yrs old where given opportunities to learn new skills and techniques on the new state of the art FIFA regulated 3G pitch as well as opportunities to get fit and active in the new gym, spin bike room and conditioning area. Following…
THE clocks may have gone forward recently, but we’re winding back to the sensational 60s at St David’s Hall! Owen Money’s Juke Box Heroes offers the ultimate playlist of the music from four genuine icons throughout an unforgettable era on Saturday 9 April. Hosted by lovable Welsh comedian Owen Money MBE, this evocative show features old favourites that are often played on his BBC Radio Wales programme on Saturday mornings. The acclaimed quartet is spearheaded by local legend Tom Jones…
