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    Two chefs to open a restaurant after the decline in Wales’ hospitality industry

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    How Welsh musicians are using social media to keep the spirit of bilingual music alive

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    Training project that aims to make screen sector more accessible gets funding boost

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    Local yoga instructor sees a rise in men embracing yoga classes to improve wellbeing

    ‘Men and women are not built the same’: Fighting for female-friendly fitness gear

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    Netball participation among adults is growing as women seek a sense of community

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    The last act? Wales’ arts sector faces an uncertain future in challenging times

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    Fashion crisis unwrapped: The ‘rental revolution’ for Welsh consumers’ wardrobes

    Four wheels to two, how the Welsh government has failed to get the nation active

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    The last act? Wales’ arts sector faces an uncertain future in challenging times

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    Fashion crisis unwrapped: The ‘rental revolution’ for Welsh consumers’ wardrobes

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Active Life

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How Laughter Yoga is healing Wales, one valley at a time

Your own mental well-being is no laughing matter. That is unless you’re attending one of Nova Barton’s Laughter Yoga sessions,...
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Wales celebrates first ever World Esports Day with large national tournament

Welsh gamers put themselves on the map with a large tournament to mark the debut of World Esports Day.
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Learning the skill of pottery can support people with mental health problems

Re-Fire is offering mindful pottery classes to help tackle anxiety, depression and provide stress relief through its therapeutic qualities
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Badminton Wales push to develop and train disabled players

The official national body for the sport looks to develop more players as para-badminton is set to debut in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
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‘The Cardiff Devils fans are the best in the league’ says assistant coach

Fans were treated to back-to-back games bursting with team spirit as Cardiff’s ice hockey champions returned to their home turf
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Cardiff Character: Steven Rosser

The shihan of Pontypool Goshinkwai discusses a 30-year legacy club and keeping samurai art alive in the valleys of South Wales
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Cancer support group helps those living with and beyond the disease get active

A national community-based initiative which combines a cancer support group with parkrun is launching in Cardiff this November
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World’s best batsman to call Cardiff home in new, alternative Cricket format

Steve Smith, the number one ranked batsman in the world, will play for the Welsh Fire next summer
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A candlelit yoga session offers the chance to unwind this winter

De-stress during the hectic Christmas period with a candlelit yoga session that promises to help you relax and reflect
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Update your wardrobe this holiday season with Fashion Clwb

Instead of throwing away your old, unwanted clothes, why not try to update them to high street holiday season fashion trends?
AltCardiff

5 months ago

AltCardiff
Loneliness can be as dangerous to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, and 70% of 16-24 year olds report they feel lonely often or very often.Wales has a strong choral tradition that dates back to communities of industrial workers who found camaraderie in singing. Choirs for Good won the Welsh wellbeing award this November, suggesting the answer to gen Z’s loneliness epidemic could be found in Welsh history booksWant to know more? Read our article on the alt.cardiff website#loneliness #altcardiffreports #choirs #cymru Feature by: @readevacahill ... See MoreSee Less

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Now, more than ever, fast fashion needs to slow down. Could rental fashion be the answer this Christmas? 🎄Feature by @lois.journo#SustainableFashion #Cardiff #Christmas ... See MoreSee Less

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5 months ago

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Cardiff is trialling a new food scheme to help people facing financial difficulties access local organic produce. While this is a great way of exposing more people to fresh local food from @cardifffarmersmarket farmers are concerned that Planet Card holders are often disconnected from real food and don’t know how to make the most of their produce.Busy stall holders tell us they often have to make time to explain what they’re selling and provide cooking suggestions to people in the scheme#.Perhaps financial aid isn’t everything, and more time and funding should be spent on educating people about the importance of shopping locally. To read more visit the long reads section on the alt.Cardiff website. #cardifffarmersmarket #cardifffoodie #sustainablecardiff #shoplocally #cardiffjournalism ... See MoreSee Less

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5 months ago

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The first wellbeing village for Cardiff has been approved for construction, and the people of Ely aren’t happy.Despite anger from residents regarding traffic concerns, on 7 November, Cardiff planning committee approved the plans. Council meetings enabled locals to voice their concerns, but people felt ignored.The site is set to begin construction in the Autumn of 2025, bringing 200+ homes to the area.Click the link in the bio to check out the website, and give the story a read.#Ely #housing #traffic #estate ... See MoreSee Less

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5 months ago

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In the wake of the damage caused by Storm Bert in November and the threat further flooding poses to south Wales, communities in Cardiff are taking action. Using the power of collective action, local community groups aim to tackle climate change and raise awareness.To find out more, read the full article on the alt.cardiff website.#climatechange #CommunityAction #Flooding #altcardiffreports ... See MoreSee Less

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5 months ago

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Clubbing could be extinct by 2029, according to a @ntiaofficial survey. But what can we do to tackle this rapid decline? We spoke to leading industry professionals about the need for nightlife to evolve for new music audiences. Read our latest feature article by following the link in our bio, which includes insight from some of Cardiff’s most exciting DJs @palmermolly and @_sarah_sweeney, with expertise from recently closed venue @themooncardiff 🎶Words: @alanyajourno #altcardiff #music #nightclub #clubbing #cardiff ... See MoreSee Less

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5 months ago

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With Christmas approaching, these sessions will be more vital than ever for the homeless and who have gone through homelessness. Cardiff reported to have the highest number of people assessed as homeless. Choir with No Name brings the volunteers together to forget about the hardships of homelessness for a couple of hours.Choir with No Name will hold their first Christmas gig on 10 December at St John The Baptist City Parish Church in Cardiff city centre.According to Statistics Wales, Cardiff reported to have 1,788 households assessed as homeless. The report also showed that in Wales, 91.0 cases per 10,000 households were assessed as homeless in 2022-23. There is an increase on the rate of almost 85 cases per 10,000 households reported in 2021-22.Do read the latest story in the long reads section on the Alt.Cardiff website.Written by: @maleeha.s.journo #choirwithnoname #choirwithnonamecardiff #homelessness #singing #homelesschoir #christmasgig ... See MoreSee Less

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5 months ago

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A growing number of women are choosing singlehood over marriage, but according to recent data this could put them at greater risk of experiencing loneliness. Offering a different type of long-term companionship, communal living could hold some of the answers - helping to foster a sense of purpose and belonging. But is this lifestyle a fix for everyone? Read more on the Alt.Cardiff website ... See MoreSee Less

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5 months ago

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As we head into winter and the weather gets colder, many of us are reaching for our thermostats to stay cosy and warm. Yet, some of us are also opting to avoid the thermostat due to worries over energy prices. In this article we speak to Wales’ unpaid carers about the struggles they are facing and why they are choosing to avoid the thermostat and keep the costs down this winter. ❄️ 🌡️🏠#altcardiffreports #unpaidcarers #energyprices ... See MoreSee Less

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5 months ago

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After Storm Darragh caused flooding and strong winds across Wales. Welsh creatives talk about how they are approaching the climate crisis creatively. We spoke to three authors who are going beyond the statistics to explore their personal connections with nature and the beauty of wildlife.🗻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿📖 Read more on the Alt.Cardiff website now! #altcardiff #cardiffcreatives #localartists #ClimateAction #climatechange ... See MoreSee Less

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