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A powerboat spectacle in a Cardiff wasteland
Rhiwbina-based artist and designer David Hopkins recalls some of the experiences and events that have influenced and contributed towards the artworks he now produces and sells, which put a different perspective on familiar subjects. The World Powerboat Championships were held in Cardiff in 1975 - 50 years ago. At the time, I was a student at Cardiff College of Art, and we had been given the task of creating our own design project during the summer holidays. I knew the even
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David’s London Marathon effort will double donations for charity
Our premier partner David Reid of Rhiwbina-based DL Reid Wealth and Finance will be running the London Marathon next April, raising money for the St. James's Place Charitable Foundation in aid of The Children's Trust. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for me as a runner and, more importantly, to raise funds for such an important cause,” said David. The Children's Trust is the UK's leading charity for children with brain injury. They deliver rehabilitation, education and community
Oct 31


Whitchurch Golf Club hole for sale
Land at the seventh hole of Whitchurch Golf Club in Rhiwbina is up for sale. The 2.65-acre plot is being sold for potential development,...
Sep 29


Runners raise big total for charity
Rhiwbina Runners celebrated their 10th anniversary with a day-long event that raised more than £1,300 for charity. Despite the pouring...
Sep 4


Road closures for running and cycling events
With thousands of runners expected to take part in the Brecon Carreg Cardiff 10k and the final phase of the Lloyds Tour of Britain...
Sep 1


Children help shape designs for park's sports and games facility
More than 180 local school children have helped shape the designs for a new sport and games facility in a North Cardiff park. The new...
Aug 28


North Cardiff sports campaign builds on women's Euros legacy
Cardiff North MP Anna McMorrin has launched a campaign to support girls in sport, in the wake of the Wales women's soccer team reaching...
Aug 8


North Cardiff cycling club wins grant to build mountain bike track
A North Cardiff cycle club is among 14 community sports clubs across the city which have benefitted from Cardiff Council grants to...
Jul 14


Opportunity to transform former bowling green pavilion
Local businesses, sports and community groups are being offered the opportunity to lease the site of a former bowling green pavilion in a...
Jul 8


North Cardiff club features in season round-up
Rhiwbina-based Welsh Football magazine publishes its 2024-25 season review issue next week (12 June). Along with an account of all...
Jun 8


North Cardiff parkrun celebrates 150
North Cardiff's parkrun has today (31 May) celebrated its 150th event. This morning's edition of Llanishen Park parkrun attracted 225...
May 31


Road closures for rugby tomorrow
Wales will face England in the Women's 6 Nations rugby union tomorrow (Saturday 29 March) at Principality Stadium. With the kick-off...
Mar 28


Wales vs England travel advice
Wales will take on England next weekend (Saturday 15 March) in the Six Nations rugby union championship game at Principality Stadium....
Mar 7


North Cardiff soccer star has a new title
Welsh soccer star Gareth Bale has a new title to add to the five UEFA Champions Leagues he won playing for Real Madrid. The former Wales...
Mar 4


Road closures for Wales vs Ireland rugby
Wales will be taking on Ireland on Saturday (22 February) at Principality Stadium in the Six Nations rugby union competition. With...
Feb 20


Exploring the birth and growth of rugby in Cardiff
REPORT: Friends of Rhiwbina Library monthly talk - Gwyn Prescott on ‘This rugby spellbound people – The birth of rugby in Cardiff and...
Feb 13


Construction starts on new North Cardiff swimming pool
Construction of a new swimming pool in North Cardiff has begun. Cardiff Council's appointed contractor is working on a new 25-metre...
Feb 12


Junior parkrun is coming to North Cardiff
North Cardiff is to get its own junior parkrun. The news comes as junior parkrun in the city celebrates its 10th anniversary - a...
Feb 10


Rhiwbina-based magazine calls for action after football violence and threats
The editor of the Rhiwbina-based Welsh Football magazine has called for the the sport's authorities to act following a spate of incidents...
Jan 10


North Cardiff sports stars' achievements feature in National Lottery celebrations
Historic achievements by two North Cardiff sports stars are among 30 historic moments chosen to mark the National Lottery's 30th birthday...
Nov 19, 2024
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