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Council restores St Mary St historic clock

Council restores St Mary St historic clock

July 19, 2011 No Comments

A historic city centre landmark is to be restored back to its former glory. The distinctive H Samuel clock which hangs above Cardiff Market has sat in its position on St Mary Street for more than a century. However the clock hasn’t worked for years and over time its appearance has become rather shabby. As ...

Norwegian Christmas Treats in Cardiff!

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 ...

It’s official – Bute Park is the best in Wales!

It’s official – Bute Park is the best in Wales!

November 26, 2009 No Comments

Bute Park in Cardiff has been awarded the prestigious accolade of the best park in Wales, in Britain’s Best Park competition. The park scooped the regional award back in 2008 and has beat off tough competition from other parks across Wales to take the 2009 title. Parks were judged on various criteria including environment, design, ...

Christmas Memorial Service at Thornhill

November 26, 2009 No Comments

An ecumenical Christmas Memorial Service will be held at the Wenallt Chapel at Thornhill Crematorium on Sunday, 6th December at 2pm. Everyone is welcome to attend and pay their respects to their loved ones during this Christmas period. The welcome will be given by The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Councillor Brian Griffiths and ...

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Oak Death disease found in Radyr

Oak Death disease found in Radyr

November 25, 2009 No Comments

Cardiff Council has discovered an outbreak of Phytophthora ramorum at the Moundfield Motte site in Morganstown and will now be working to destroy the infected vegetation. Phytophthora ramorum – known as Sudden Oak Death – is a fungal infection and has been found on rhododendron in the small woodland area around the motte. DEFRA (Department ...

Merlin stars to switch on Winter Wonderland lights

Merlin stars to switch on Winter Wonderland lights

November 4, 2009 1 Comment

There will be Christmas magic in the air on Thursday November 12 when the cast of Merlin swap Camelot for Cardiff to turn on this year’s Christmas Lights at the Civic Centre on Thursday November 12 (from 5.30pm). Merlin stars, including Colin Morgan who plays Merlin, Bradley James who plays King Arthur Angel Coulby who ...