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Norwegian Christmas Treats in Cardiff!

November 27, 2009 No Comments

Celebrate a traditional Scandinavian Christmas at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay. There is a long tradition of celebrating Christmas at the Church and this weekend is no exception as the Church hosts its annual Christmas Market. Children and adults alike are also welcome to attend the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Carol Service. On ...

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OPENCities Soundtrack For Cardiff Awards Ceremony

October 22, 2009 No Comments

Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens is set to announce the winner of the Soundtrack For Cardiff competition this Saturday 24 October at a special awards ceremony in the Wales Millennium Centre. The Soundtrack Award is part of the Swn 09 Festival which hits town on Thursday and parties through to the early hours of Sunday ...

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Cardiff Winter Wonderland countdown starts

October 20, 2009 No Comments

The countdown to Christmas started this week when the build of bmibaby Cardiff Winter Wonderland began on Monday 19 October. Now in its ninth year it takes a team of 31 people, 25 days to put together Cardiff’s top Christmas attraction and with nearly half a million skaters having taken to the ice to date ...

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Free Parent Network event hosted by Diabetes UK Cymru

October 19, 2009 No Comments

Diabetes UK Cymru is hosting a free parent network event in Cardiff with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). The free event is being held in Novotel Hotel in Cardiff Bay on Saturday 21 November from 10am until 3pm and is aimed at parents of children with diabetes in South Wales.

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Cardiff to commemorate Anne Frank

October 19, 2009 No Comments

The story of Anne Frank is known across the world and her story has helped to teach generations about the Holocaust. On Wednesday Anne Frank will be officially commemorated in the city’s Alexandra Garden, when Cardiff Council Leader, Cllr Rodney Berman will plant a tree in memory of her. As well as the special tree ...

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New Cardiff East Park and Ride facility

October 19, 2009 No Comments

A new Park and Ride in the east of Cardiff will open on Monday (October 19) with people able to use it for free over the first five days. Based just off the A48 (Eastern Avenue) the Cardiff East Park and Ride can be accessed from the Pentwyn Interchange. It has 300 car parking spaces, ...

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Inspire awards deadline approaches

October 19, 2009 No Comments

The closing date for the Cardiff against Bullying Inspire Awards is fast approaching but don’t worry there is still time to get your nominations in. The closing date for entries is October 22 and nominations will be accepted from peers, teaching and non teaching staff as well as professionals who work alongside children and young ...

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Cardiff Council offer 5 day cycling courses for youngsters

October 19, 2009 No Comments

Cardiff Council’s new road safety centre will play host to a five-day cyclist training course for children this half term holiday. The course will cater for youngsters who are unable to receive biking tuition at school and includes a chance for them to cycle on a course at the new centre in Maindy. The course ...

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Difficulties Accessing Basic Mental Health Services in Wales & England

Today, the MPs from the All Party Parliamentary Group on Mental Health launch the report of their investigation into...

Welsh childhood diabetes shock

A shocking number of children are being rushed to hospital suffering from a potentially fatal diabetic condition, says the...

Cardiff’s environmental policies having an effect!

Cardiff Council’s energy saving drive and bid to cut carbon emissions is already reaping the benefits. In the last...

Cardiff East park and ride proving popular in run up to Christmas

The new Park and Ride in the east of Cardiff is proving to be extremely popular, with the numbers...

Cardiff students take control of world’s largest radio telescope

A group of Cardiff students took control of one of the world’s most powerful radio telescopes this week as...

Willott fights Severn Toll increase

Jenny Willott, Welsh Liberal Democrat MP for Cardiff Central, tabled a motion in Parliament calling on the Government to...

Legislative logjam cannot continue say Conservatives

Flagship Assembly Government legislation could take almost three years to come into force, says Welsh Conservatives. Shadow Health Minister...

Cardiff’s music service tunes up for a busy festive season

This Christmas will be busier than ever for the Cardiff County & Vale of Glamorgan Music Service ensembles, with...

A glimpse of Christmas past

It’s not just Scrooge who has the opportunity to visit Christmas past, Glamorgan Archives has many items that help...

Insole Court – Llandaff’s hidden gem

Cardiff Council, in partnership with the Friends of Insole Court Heritage Interpretation Project, today celebrate a successful first year...