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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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    Fibroid advocate takes the stage at Everywoman Festival to raise awareness of this common condition

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

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Christmas

Active Life

Christmas tree farm owner prepared for increased demand ahead of Tree Dressing Day

With lots of digging and hard work, Ty Cerrig Christmas Tree Farm is prepared for this year as every other year
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A local charity for children with disabilities returns for in-person events this Christmas season

After a year of online sessions, Make A Smile is ready to get into costumes to spread the joy of winter season among Cardiff’s paediatric communities
People dressed as Santa Claus, elves, and reindeer participating in the Santa and Elf Dash in 2018
Active Life

Run, run, Rudolph! Santa Dash is coming to town to fundraise for defibrillators and CPR training

The Welsh capital’s biggest festive run is back, hosted by Calon Hearts Screening and Defibrillators, and the proceeds will go towards lifesaving medical measures
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Business

Independent ceramic duo are bringing a Christmas stall to Cardiff city centre

The sellers, from Newport, have a new pop-up in Queen’s Arcade offering everything from miniature Christmas trees to brussels sprout earrings
Food

Whitchurch chippy will serve free Christmas meals to homeless and key workers

Victoria Fish Bar in Cardiff will open on Christmas day to feed those in need for the third year running
Culture

Cardiff’s pantomime returns and includes accessible performances (Oh yes it does!)

The New Theatre’s production of Aladdin will begin on 4 December and the pantomime's run will have special performances to include everyone in the festivities
Active Life

Christmas at Bute Park will follow environmental suggestions to protect its wildlife

The largest light show in Wales is set to open in Bute Park this week amid concerns regarding the ecological impact that the event may have
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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

Cardiff Christmas market crowds not expected to return to pre-pandemic numbers

The market will go ahead this year. However, organisers are being 'realistic' about the level of attendance
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Welsh children’s hospice creates Christmas star project to celebrate loved ones near and far

After a challenging year, Tŷ Hafan calls on supporters to give the gift of light this Christmas by dedicating a star to a loved one
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