Amateur film celebration turns ten
The tenth anniversary of an annual celebration of amateur filmmaking comes to Cardiff. Home Movie Day encourages people to... Read More
Focus on the flugelhorn
When you type ‘learn an instrument’ into Google, guitar is top of the list. Flugelhorn, however, is not. The Flugel had a moment in the... Read More
Ryder Cup glory boosts awareness
The Ryder Cup 2012 was one of the most exciting in its history and has benefited the golfing image in Wales. It has led to... Read More
Chip shop trouble in rainy Cardiff
The wet summer has a significant consequence for chip shop owners as the cost of the potato rises by nearly 50 per cent. Farmers are... Read More
Tweeters back local business against council
A local café’s dispute with Cardiff Council over the placement of outside furniture was resolved, thanks to an overwhelming reaction on Twitter. Early on Monday... Read More
Follow the art trail at Roath festival
Most people visit galleries for catch a glimpse of artwork, but people in Roath are opening up their homes to display local artists’ work as... Read More
Kick stress in the face
If the daily grind is getting on top of you then a session of the Chinese martial art t’ai chi might be exactly what you... Read More
Not Your Average Take-away
Elisabeth Mahoney, journalist at the Guardian, has successfully been running a bakery alongside writing. The One Mile Bakery produces local and ethically sourced food... Read More
Mixed opinions on park restoration
Bute Park is currently a finalist in the running to win The National Lottery’s ‘Good Causes’ Best Heritage Project Award, but not all Cardiff residents... Read More
Short film festival at The SHO Gallery
Newcomers to the Cardiff art scene, The SHO Gallery, are hosting a short film festival as part of Made in Roath. The films have been edited... Read More
Welsh Music Prize returns
Welsh Music Prize is back for another year to crown this year’s best Welsh music acts. Now in its second year, the prize will be... Read More
Art to adorn new cycle route
A Public Art Design Competition has generated the latest surge of bicycle-related creativity in Cardiff, once again proving that the Welsh like their art on... Read More
Designer swishing in the city
Forget jumble sales and sifting through someone else’s trash, in Cardiff swishing is all about the treasure. Swishing is clothes swapping on a designer scale,... Read More
LARPing captures Cardiff’s imagination
Live Action Role Playing, an activity that few have heard of, continues to grow in popularity across South Wales. Live Action Role Playing, or LARPing,... Read More
National Museum debates Bay project
Cardiff’s National Museum of Art will be hosting a public panel discussion investigating Cardiff Bay’s regeneration project on 19 October. The discussion is part of... Read More
“Man v. Food” comes to Wales.
A restaurant in Cardiff attempts to emulate the popular American TV show Man V. Food. The “Sizzle and Grill Steak House” has started offering customers a... Read More
Jazz up your Fridays
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is a hive of young, fresh musical talent. Now, it plays host to a jazzy soundtrack. Every... Read More
Pimp your bra at Gwdihŵ
If you’re looking for a crafty way to donate to charity this month, local cafe-bar Gwdihŵ is hosting an event with a difference – on... Read More
Cycling for success
This summer, Wales National Velodrome played host to TeamGB’s medal-winning track cyclists as they prepared for London 2012. The £7m facility, in Newport, was... Read More
The Gentle Good on tour
Do go gentle into that good night with Gareth Bonello, the Welsh folk-singing, melody-weaving musician. The Gentle Good is his work and captivates listeners... Read More
Bubble tea has come to town
If you’re looking for a taste of Taiwanese culture, and the chance to tap into some tapioca, then brand new kiosk Bubblebase in Cardiff... Read More
On the fringe of Sŵn, hashtags and coffee
As Welsh for “sound” or “noise” it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Sŵn is going to be featuring a lot of music –... Read More
Tapas bar is coming to Penarth
Cowbridge Brothers bring their authentic tapas bar to Penarth town Tapas lovers in Penarth will be eating some of the only authentic tapas in South... Read More
Homeless and hungry
The homeless of Cardiff are left hungry as weather conditions deteriorate and less people donate food. According to Stuart Jones, who has been homeless for... Read More
Strictly for seniors?
With the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing hitting our screens last Friday, alt.cardiff set off to discover if ballroom dancing is old news or... Read More
Pop up produce in Cardiff
Visitors to Chapter Arts Centre fill their pockets with fresh food each Wednesday, when local suppliers set up mini stalls to sell fresh produce... Read More
Use of Cardiff Foodbank up 60%
Delays and changes in benefits increase the use of local foodbank service Cardiff Foodbank has seen a 60% rise in its use in the last... Read More