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Local Welsh art projected on station as part of a huge Light of Winter trail
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How Welsh musicians are using social media to keep the spirit of bilingual music alive
Training project that aims to make screen sector more accessible gets funding boost
Cycle repairs soar as people look to keep bikes going rather than buy new ones
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‘Men and women are not built the same’: Fighting for female-friendly fitness gear
Netball participation among adults is growing as women seek a sense of community
Sports centre expands Hyrox classes as demand increases due to post-Covid fitness boom
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The last act? Wales’ arts sector faces an uncertain future in challenging times
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 Wellness Issue

This issue explores sober social opportunities in Cardiff, alongside local wellness news and a profile on fashion photographer Alice Forde

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Offbeat and alternative news & features in and around Cardiff produced by MA Magazine Journalism students at @cardiffuni. #CardiffTrained

Have you as a woman ever struggled to find appropr

Have you as a woman ever struggled to find appropriate sportswear?

Find out how a business founded in Cardiff is fighting this by making female-only gym equipment. 🏋🏼‍♀️

This article explores the challenges faced by female athletes and the need for more inclusive and functional sportswear and equipment. Click the link in bio to read the full article.

Just last month, chief executive of Arts Council W

Just last month, chief executive of Arts Council Wales, Dafydd Rhys, warned that “there will be no professional sector in ten years” if funding cuts to the creative industry continue.
Wales’ creative industry is in crisis. From music venues to cultural institutions, funding cuts threaten everything we love. Support is needed now to keep the lights on.
By @jade.the.journalist
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#altcardiffreports #creativeindustry #walescreatives #welshnationalopera #budgetcuts #welshmusicscene

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?

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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