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    Could Welsh choirs be the antidote for gen Z's loneliness epidemic?

    Could Welsh choirs be the antidote to gen Z’s loneliness epidemic?

    A view of Womanby Street, filled with nightclubs

    The death of the nightclub

    Young Welsh Musician stands in front of a field

     ‘Be a man, talk about your emotions’: Singer-songwriter discusses new EP release

  • Work Life
    Work Life
    A Welsh business is tapping into the nation’s love for all things pickle, offering workshops to help people reduce food waste and improve their gut health.

    Fermentation business is offering new pickling workshops due to rising demand

    Photo of Stuart Talbot facing forward at Cardiff Market

    ‘I hope we all get to come back’: Stuart ‘The Hatt’ on Cardiff Market’s future

    ‘People should have options for more exciting and nutritious food in Wales’

  • Active Life
    Active Life

    Team Wales on upward trajectory following record numbers at dog agility try-outs

    Cycle City Cardiff launches new award to celebrate workplaces supporting cycling

    ‘There are infinite possibilities and I’m fascinated by it,’ says astrophotographer 

  • Public Life
    Public Life

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

    Local choir will help volunteers sing their worries away for a joyful Christmas

    Crates of fresh fruit and vegetables at the farmers market.

    Good food for everyone: Can Cardiff make it a reality?

  • Long Reads
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    Four wheels to two, how the welsh government has failed to get the nation active

    Could Welsh choirs be the antidote for gen Z's loneliness epidemic?

    Could Welsh choirs be the antidote to gen Z’s loneliness epidemic?

    Local choir will help volunteers sing their worries away for a joyful Christmas

  • Magazine
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    Alt.Cardiff Magazine:The Queer Edition

    Alt.Cardiff Magazine: The Grassroots Issue

    the overwhelming response to Canolfan Pentre's toy appeal as tables are flooded with gifts

    Alt.Cardiff Magazine: The Mental Health Issue

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Catrin Stephens
Joined30 September 2024
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Trainee journalist interested in music, fashion and culture
Photo of Stuart Talbot facing forward at Cardiff Market
Work Life

‘I hope we all get to come back’: Stuart ‘The Hatt’ on Cardiff Market’s future

The locally beloved Stuart Talbot shares his hopes and concerns over the market’s redevelopment and why today’s youth is rediscovering 'fit-for-purpose' fashion 
Public Life

Dickens’s ‘darker side’ revealed in poignant production about his life

What The Dickens? gives a voice to the forgotten women of his past, amid the #MeToo movement and rise of cancel culture 
Jacob Knight Pictured in front of his new shop in the arcade
Work Life

Knight Vintage’s vision comes “full circle” in move to the High Street Arcade

Jacob Knight relocated his store from Cardiff Market to the Hight Street Arcade in time for the City of Arcades events, where he hosted music events.
Alt.Cardiff

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Offbeat and alternative news & features in and around Cardiff produced by MA Magazine Journalism students at @cardiffuni. #CardiffTrained
Active Travel reduces the risk of obesity and many Active Travel reduces the risk of obesity and many other chronic diseases as well as improving mental health and overall wellbeing. It also provides an opportunity for everyone, including people with impairments, to experience and enjoy the outdoors every day. On a societal level, it Reduces air pollution, carbon dioxide emissions and congestion, helping our environment. So why on earth aren’t we all doing it? @thebikelockcafe @iancyclesalot #activetravel #activetravelwales #cycling #parkingishard https://cardiffjournalism.co.uk/altcardiff/
Loneliness can be as dangerous to health as smokin 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 books Want to know more? Read our article on the alt.cardiff website #loneliness #altcardiffreports #choirs #cymru Feature by: @readevacahill
Now, more than ever, fast fashion needs to slow do 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
Cardiff is trialling a new food scheme to help peo 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 feature by @wikijourno visit the long reads section on the alt.Cardiff website. #cardifffarmersmarket #cardifffoodie #sustainablecardiff #shoplocally #cardiffjournalism
The politics of writing in a minority language pla The politics of writing in a minority language places Welsh-language theatre in a precarious position. Check out this article by @madziulkaxx discussing the Welsh-language theatre scene and the issues it’s facing right now. #WelshTheatre #Cymraeg2050
The first wellbeing village for Cardiff has been a 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 by @alfiebennettjourno a read. #Ely #housing #traffic #estate
In the wake of the damage caused by Storm Bert in 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
Clubbing could be extinct by 2029, according to a 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
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🕯️WHAT THE DICKENS?🕯️We’re off to the theatre, here’s the BTS🎭 Let us know your favourite Charles Dickens character below👇 #WhatTheDickens #studentjournalism #CharlesDickens #altcardiffreports #BTS ... See MoreSee Less

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Come with us to unveil the truth about Charles Dickens as we go behind the scenes of @thetellingmusic production ‘What The Dickens?’.Stay posted for updates on the production throughout this evening 🕯️#AltCardiffreports #WhatTheDickens #Cardiff ... See MoreSee Less

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Our story on Wales’ pathway to net zero 2035 is now live on the website. Click the link in our bio to read it! 🔗🌎👀#altcardiffreports #oneplanetcardiff ... See MoreSee Less

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Today we are reporting on the breakfast briefing conducted by Jane Davidson on Wales’ Pathway to Net Zero by 2035. Follow #altcardiffreports for live updates! 🌎 ... See MoreSee Less

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HIV and AIDS is a global epidemic but how is Wales achieving the UNAIDS goals? Read the full story by Sophia from @screamingcrabsocials on Alt.Cardiff.com#aidsawareness #HIVinWales #CardiffHIV #hivtest ... See MoreSee Less

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Despite some galleries in Wales setting up projects to support young photographers, opportunities are in decline, leaving artists wondering if the career they dreamed about might ever come true.Read the full story here: cardiffjournalism.co.uk/altcardiff/2023/12/14/is-photography-still-a-viable-career-for-young-wels...Photo: Marcell BerendiStory by: @eszterg.journo #creativecareers #welshphotography ... See MoreSee Less

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With the number of visitors to Wales having fallen in recent years, Welsh Government are encouraging hospitality businesses to put more Welsh food and drink on their menus. How could this sustainable tourism strategy increase the number of visitors to Wales, while being environmentally sustainable? 🌎🍴Read the full feature written by @hannahwildwrites by clicking the link in our bio. #tourism #food #localfood #sustainable ... See MoreSee Less

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Christmas is a joyful and merry time of year… Unless you’re a rough sleeper. Cardiff is home to at least 30 rough sleepers who face abuse and freezing temperatures this festive season. People celebrating and having too much to drink can often be cruel to those sleeping on the street and the sub-zero temperatures take their toll on people’s health. Find out more about the struggles of rough sleepers in winter on @alternative.cardiff (link in bio). Written by: @hansatotejourno #cardiff #homelessness #christmas #homelessatchristmas #christmasmarkets #altcardiff ... See MoreSee Less

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The Welsh are known to love a drink and many social situations often revolve around alcohol.Read the full feature about how authorities and organisations in Cardiff are working towards a better relationship with booze on our website! Story by @inthewordsof_eve #sobercardiff #alcoholawareness #social ... See MoreSee Less

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