CARDIFF NEWS: Deafblind Cymru City Showcase exhibition at The Cardiff Story Museum

Posted by Now Cardiff on Sep 3, 2012

Deafblind Cymru will host their first city showcase at the Cardiff Story Museum from this weekend.

The exhibition, which opens on September 1, will explore the challenges faced by those with dual sensory impairments and will go a long way to explain how those with impairments face the challenges that it brings.

Members of Deafblind Cymru will discuss a number of subjects and talk about their own experience including Rosa Crean who is a Commonwealth bowls champion.

As part of the exhibition Rosa explains how she has learned to play bowls with a visual impairment. She said:  “The coach tells you where the jack is and, because I can’t see it, he explains where to bowl the ball and what weight to use, for example, bowl at two o’clock or nine o’clock.”

Laura Lees, Deafblind Cymru’s South Wales Group Coordinator added,

“We wanted to create an exhibition that not only celebrates the history of Deafblind UK and Cymru, but our members also wanted to provide information about what it’s like to have dual sensory impairments in Cardiff, discuss the daily challenges they face and also provide advice about how people can communicate with people who have visual and hearing impairments.”

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More awards flood in for CIWW!

Posted by Now Cardiff on Jul 15, 2011

On Saturday 9th July, Cardiff International White Water received another accolade, being designated as a British Canoe Union and Canoe Wales Paddlesport High Performance Centre.

A new multi-sport event for young children, “Gemau Cymru “, took place in Cardiff between 8 – 10th July 2011.  This event showcased nine different, competitive sports namely Athletics, Gymnastics, Swimming and Canoeing. Cardiff was chosen as the ideal setting for the first ever Gemau Cymru, and captured the spirit of the London 2012 Games whilst delivering a lasting sporting  legacy for Wales.

During this event, CIWW  was presented with a plaque to confirm the centre as a British Canoe Union and Canoe Wales High Performance Centre.

CIWW becomes one of only four elite centres across the UK, with only one other located in Wales.  This is a second award for CIWW since being voted ‘Best Visitor Experience’ in Wales just 6 months after opening.

Accepting the award, Councillor Nigel Howells, Executive Member for Sport, Leisure and Culture said:

“As a Capital for Sport, Cardiff Council recognises the important role sport plays in enriching people’s lives. During the Gemau Cyrmu event, many schools and youth groups have been encouraged to participate in a variety of sports, using the Capital’s exceptional facilities as a showcase for young talent.

“I was both proud and privileged to accept the British Canoe Union award on behalf of Cardiff International White Water.  Cardiff, as well as hosting pre-games training camps and being a venue for Olympic football, is positively encouraging children and young people to partake and enjoy sport, and we look forward to taking an active role in the 2012 Olympics.”

Welsh low-pay workers cheated by employers

Posted by Now Cardiff on Jun 27, 2011

Despite nearly three and half thousand poorly paid workers in Wales getting less than the minimum wage since 2002, not one single prosecution has resulted, says Leanne Wood South Wales Central AM.

The scandal involves more than a thousand employers who have made underpayments of nearly one and half million pounds and it seems Cardiff employers are the worst offenders, with Swansea and Llandudno following close behind. The worst industry for underpaying employers is the hospitality sector.

Ms Wood said: “Low paid workers must be protected, but the law must be brought down as hard on employers as it is with benefit fraud. Why are prosecutions not brought against employers? Why are benefit claimants and rogue employers not treated the same?”

The Plaid Cymru Assembly Member went on to say she had approached the government and had received assurances that Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs would press for prosecution where there is clear evidence that an employer has committed an offence. Despite these assurances, nothing to date has happened.

NSPCC asks Cardiff locals: “Can you HACK it this September”?

Posted by Now Cardiff on Jun 8, 2011

The NSPCC’s renowned HACK (Hike Against Cruelty to Kids) is taking place for the first time in St David’s and the charity is looking for local people in Cardiff who want a real physical challenge to sign up to take part.

The St David’s Peninsula HACK takes place on Saturday 17 September 2011. It is one of eleven HACKs taking place this year. The route follows some of the most stunning coastline in Wales, along the beautiful Pembrokeshire coastal path.

There are two circular options along Wales’ most popular coastal destination.  A 12.5 mile walk which offers participants the chance to see Britain’s smallest city, St David’s. Or a tougher 24 mile route which takes you further along the coast and across country, taking in the charms of the village of Solva. 

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