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Many Cardiff residents are still facing a daily struggle with debt despite the UK’s gradual economic recovery and a fall in the number of people seeking advice, a leading debt charity has warned. Figures released today by StepChange Debt Charity show that 1463 people in the Cardiff area called its helpline for advice in the first half of 2015 with average debts of £10,804. This left them with a budget deficit every month, meaning they were £7 short of being…
Employees from Santander’s branch in Penarth recently spent the day helping the local Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) Cymru centre increase the amount of seating in its garden area. The volunteers spent the day building benches and tables at the club, which would allow for more members to join the organisation on a weekly basis. RNIB Cymru is the largest sight loss organisation in Wales and aims to increase the quality of life for everyone with sight loss….
Barratt Homes in South Wales has celebrated National Tree Week with the planting of an oak tree to mark 8000 trees planted by the division in the last 12 months. “We have planted or retained more than 23,531 trees or shrubs at our developments throughout South Wales and wanted to mark our ongoing commitment to the environment,’’ said managing director Steve Williams. “National Tree Week is a great reminder to everyone about the value of trees and at Barratt we…
POP icon and multi-million record selling singer Rick Astley is back on the road by popular demand including a stop at St David’s Hall on Wednesday 13 April 2016 – and tickets go on sale this Friday (11 December) at 10am! The tour offers the perfect preview to his hotly anticipated new studio album, which is due out later next year. Rick has produced perfect pop for over 28 years with more than 19 million records sold and huge chart…
THE nation’s favourite scientist Professor Brian Cox OBE will take you on a dazzling journey through time and space at St David’s Hall – and tickets are on sale now! The ever charismatic and captivating physicist, TV presenter and author is coming to the National Concert Hall of Wales for two hotly anticipated dates on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 November 2016. Whether an avid science reader or a total novice, Brian will test the limits of your knowledge and…
Over three quarters of businesses are set to do something nice for their employees over Christmas, but is the office party the best choice? London, 10th December, 2015: Nearly a third (32.3%) of employees do not have an office Christmas party, according to a new survey commissioned by Reward Gateway . And of those who do, 54% of employees do not look forward to the celebrations. 1,000 UK workers participated in the survey, carried out by the global leader in…
Sustrans Cymru is calling for the next Welsh Government to transform the way children travel to school. On the day the Children’s Commissioner launches a report showing that almost half (48%) of primary school children in Wales would like more help to be able to walk, cycle and scoot to school, the charity is calling on all the Welsh political parties to pledge their support to an ambitious programme to help make our children happier and healthier. We want to…
Most of us in Cardiff will be familiar with the Holland House Hotel. The city’s Mercure 4 star hotel situated on Newport Road is one that many of us have visited over the years. You may have spent the day at the spa, met friends for drinks or a meal, stayed the night or even attended a conference. The hotel has recently had a major refurbishment and my husband and I were fortunate enough to be offered a night stay…
MRS. CLAUS BROUGHT IN BY WESTQUAY, HIGHCROSS AND CABOT CIRCUS TO REVEAL THE TRUTH BEHIND ALL THOSE DIFFICULT CHRISTMAS QUESTIONS Research has revealed that 52% of parents fib when asked difficult questions from their children at Christmas time, whilst a fifth of parents turn to Google to help out. Other surprising statistics included: Fifty-two per cent of parents will fib when asked a difficult question; Seventy-four per cent of parents believe the magic of Santa is the most important part…
Only nine months after opening its doors, YHA Cardiff Central has received a prestigious 5 star rating from Visit Wales with the assessor commenting: “The hostel oozes style character and a modern sense of place. An excellent overnight stay.” It is the only property in YHA’s 160-strong network of Youth Hostels to receive a prestigious 5-star rating to date. Following a stay at the YHA Cardiff Central Visit Wales, the premier assessing agency for accommodation in Wales, graded the Youth Hostel…
