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There can’t be many 77-year-olds who will have heard of the ’80s German heavy metallers Accept, let alone the infamous assertion of their diminutive singer Udo Dirkschneider that: “If it’s too loud, you’re too old.” Then again Barry Cryer – writer, entertainer and bona fide national treasure – is no ordinary septuagenarian, as you might deduce from his musical comedy …
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Poster boy’s ‘trashy’ show of art
Misfit Love is the first exhibition of original illustrations by gig poster designer and horror movie fanatic Adam Chard, more widely known by his work nom-de-plume Croatoan. Those attending the exhibition, which opens at The SHO Gallery in Cardiff can expect lovingly-inked zombies, monsters and video nasties – trash culture pumped through a rotten heart. View gallery “ “ “ …
Read More »Let the Battle Royal commence
History will be brought to life at Cardiff Castle this weekend. There will be Roundheads and Cavaliers battling it out and live entertainment topped off with a spectacular fireworks finale. Named Battle Royal, there will be action-packed displays culminating with two gala concerts tomorrow and Sunday night. The event is an initiative by Firing Line – The Museum of the …
Read More »Restaurant review: Deri Inn, Rhiwbina, Cardiff
When my husband described our meal out as like ‘the curate’s egg,’ I had have to admit that Mr Google had to help me out with a definition for what on earth he was on about. The only eggs on the menu at the Deri Inn, in Rhiwbina, Cardiff, were served with gammon on the evening set menu of three …
Read More »Robbie Williams as Doctor Who? It very nearly happened…
Who would have thought it? Take That star Robbie Williams came close to being cast as Doctor Who , it has been revealed. Peter Capaldi has recently been cast as the 12th Time Lord replacing the current Doctor Matt Smith who bows out at Christmas. View gallery “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ View gallery …
Read More »Vitamin D vital to get the balance right
The importance of vitamin D in our diets has been highlighted by health experts in the past few months as they raised concerns about the growing incidence of vitamin D deficiency amongst the UK population. Despite the recent summer heatwave, our diets and the lack of year-round sunlight means the UK has been described by health professionals as being in …
Read More »Five to appear in court over alleged street brawl in Newport
Five men will appear in court today following an alleged street brawl which saw armed police called out to a quiet residential area of Newport. On Monday armed police were deployed to Bank Street – in the St Julian’s area of Newport – after Gwent Police stated getting 999 calls from members of the public. A spokesman for the force …
Read More »Celebrity Big Brother 2013: Danielle Marr gets her marching orders from the house
Irish Danielle Marr is the first housemate to be evicted from the Celebrity Big Brother House, after being put up for nomination by Welsh contestant Lauren Harries and her Cult of Celebrity group. The reality star and businesswoman had been up against former football manager Ron Atkinson and soap star Vicky Entwistle for eviction. As a prize for getting through, …
Read More »Dave Owens: Thanks for helping our little girl grow
Today will be a day when the trembling of the bottom lip will be as hard to control as the stemming of the tide from overworked tear ducts. There are many milestones in the personal growth and development of your child but later today the end of an era will be reached as we pick up our excitable little girl …
Read More »Back to school: How to cope with those first days
Never mind the children, how do you cope with the first day of school? How can you help them to prepare for the start of the school term next Tuesday? Starting lessons for the first time or changing school can be an anxious transition for some children. Teaching expert Nicola Morgan, a behaviour management consultant, who works in several schools …
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