Cardiff: Dragged to Church makes a spectacular return for the sixth edition

The popular event returned for its sixth edition, this time spanning across two nights with special guest appearances from Charlotte Church and Chizzy Akudolu Drag acts once again came together to raise money for St Andrew’s United Reformed Church in Roath. This edition was called Six Slay Belles and was organised by Nathan Wyburn and

The 5 Best Albums of 2023

5. Holding Absence: The Noble Art Of Self Destruction The third studio album by Holding Absence is a glorious return to their very best. The Noble Art Of Self Destruction is a beautifully crafted album that draws on life experience and explores darker themes. This album really plays with your emotions with some incredible lyrics

Cardiff’s canal quarter: the lost hidden past and the bright future

The Cardiff city centre is set for redevelopment to restore some of the hidden waterway. Churchill Way, in the east of the city centre is well known for its bars, offices and hotels which make it one of the busiest streets in Cardiff. Linking commuters to the outskirts and attracting people to late night clubs

Nathan Wyburn: The Cardiff artist who uses unconventional materials to create his work

“Art is everything to me, it has always been a huge part of my life.” Nathan Wyburn is a well known artist from Ebbw Vale who is based in Cardiff. He is famous for using unconventional and unique materials to create his artwork. His studio in the Roath area of the city is host to

Cardiff great grandmother knits 80 daffodils for St David’s Day to raise money for Marie Curie

Sheila Small from Whitchurch has knitted the daffodils in a month and has raised £250 for the Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal. The challenge was set for her 80th birthday and is in memory of her friend Carol who passed away but was given end of life care from Marie Curie, so she wants to

The past, present and future of Cardiff’s Womanby Street

Cardiff’s iconic Womanby Street is one of the oldest in the city and has a rich history but is also host to many music venues in modern day. Dating back to 1310, its original purpose was to link Cardiff Castle to the quay. People resided on the street and it became a trade hub for

Cardiff Castle Field of Remembrance opens to the public

The Cardiff Field of Remembrance opened to the public today inside the grounds of Cardiff Castle. About 200 people came to the opening ceremony to pay their respects to the fallen. John Hellings, a war veteran from The Welch Regiment was in attendance. He shared his views and said: “youngsters don’t know nothing but my

Cardiff Church helps feed lonely people at Christmas

Boxing Day Curry and Celebrations invites people who are lonely at Christmas to the historic church and provides them with a free hot meal and someone to talk to. Every Boxing Day St Andrew’s United Reformed Church in the Roath area of the city invites people who are on their own at Christmas to spend

Top 5 best albums of 2022

In 2022, music has been really strong, it may not have matched the quality of 2021, but it still gave us some incredible albums. This year has been full of ups and downs, but music always remains the one good constant thing that united the world. Here are my top 5 albums released in 2022:

Dragged to Church shines again with a sparkling evening

Drag acts took over St Andrew’s United Reformed Church in Cardiff last week to help save it and keep it open for the community.  The events have taken place over the past five years and have raised more than £20,000 to help repair broken parts of the church, which has been open since 1897.  This