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Sian Hopkins
Joined29 September 2021
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Sian Hopkins is an MA Magazine Journalist student at Cardiff University. She has written many an article for Gair Rhydd as comment editor and illustrator for both Cardiff quench Magazine and The Hysteria Collective online. She is also a social media manager for SHAG uk and CrowdburstLive
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Alt.Cardiff Magazine: The Art Activism Issue

This month's feature highlights the power of art activism and the impact against anti-abortion groups in Cardiff. Created by Sian Hopkins.
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Long Reads

‘Through our art we want to send a message of love!’ Activists tackle anti-abortion campaigns with art

Feminist group uses art to combat the intimidating presence of anti-abortion campaigners in Cardiff and spread positive messages about sexual health services
Active Life

The popular annual event Fight Night returns after being postponed by Covid-19 for two years

The much anticipated event returns to both Cardiff and Swansea following covid-19, reuniting students from all universities and the city's public to watch amateur boxing
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Active Life

She saved many lives: “I could still walk out the front door, but they couldn’t”

Yoga tutor and disability advocate, Mary Madhavi, was named one of Cardiff's COVID-19 heroes after moving her "YogaMobility" classes online
Talk it out: LGBTQ+ Churches
Podcasts

LGBTQ+ Churches: an inclusive Church in Cardiff celebrates its 10th Anniversary

The Gathering, a Christian church that preaches that everyone has a right to worship regardless of sexual orientation or gender, turned 10 years old last Sunday
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Culture

The long awaited reopening of Sherman Theatre’s Christmas performances

After a long period of closure due to Covid-19, the Sherman Theatre opens its doors to the public for the return of its Christmas performances
Business

Goodbye Castle Emporium: the closure of another indie market and its small businesses

With the finalised closure of Cardiff’s Castle Emporium, what does the future hold for its small businesses? Earlier this month,...
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