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Carys and the Nutcracker in an emotional duet under pink lighting

Review: The Nutcracker

Jamiel Devernay Laurence introduces Cardiff to Wales’ first contemporary ballet version of The Nutcracker featuring a rich cast of Welsh characters

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

In the winter, mental health can become a struggle

In the winter, mental health can become a struggle and the pressures of the cost-of-living crisis following the pandemic have impacted the population.
So how can charitable aid make a positive difference?

Read the full feature on our website to find out more about the link between demand for charitable aid and mental health.

https://cardiffjournalism.co.uk/altcardiff/2023/12/22/toy-donations-for-families-affected-by-the-cost-of-living/

#costofliving #charity #donations #christmas

HIV and AIDS is a global epidemic but how is Wales

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

Despite some galleries in Wales setting up project

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:
https://cardiffjournalism.co.uk/altcardiff/2023/12/14/is-photography-still-a-viable-career-for-young-welsh-talent/

Photo: Marcell Berendi
Story by: @eszterg.journo

#creativecareers #welshphotography

With the number of visitors to Wales having fallen

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

Christmas is a joyful and merry time of year… Un

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

The Welsh are known to love a drink and many socia

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

One million food parcels are anticipated to be dis

One million food parcels are anticipated to be distributed this winter across the UK.

Wales, too, sees a rise in demand for community meals and other free food services.

Read the full story here:
https://cardiffjournalism.co.uk/altcardiff/2023/12/12/will-hunger-pangs-worsen-this-winter/

#foodpoverty #costoflivingcrisis #winter #cardiff

This winter will see more families in the UK turni

This winter will see more families in the UK turning to food banks for emergency food parcels than ever before.

Read the full story on @alternative.cardiff to know more about how and why food insecurity is at an all time high now.

#foodpoverty #costoflivingcrisisuk #winter #cardiffjournalism

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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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Young carers have had a particularly hard time during the pandemic, as their support systems crumbled and their caring responsibilities increased. Check out this article to understand their struggles: bit.ly/YoungCarersWales ... See MoreSee Less

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🌎 Climate predictions estimate that rising sea levels will place Wales capital city underwater by 2050. This is unless the output of emissions begins to reduce.🌎 The climate crisis is no longer an ‘out of sight/out of mind’ matter for Wales. Cracks in the surfaces are starting to appear and Wales have the opportunity to make a change in the way it sources, supplies and consumes its commodities.🌎 Read on to find out more and learn how SOW and FOE are helping to fight this battle.cardiffjournalism.co.uk/altcardiff/2020/12/21/idle-climate-action-threatens-the-future-of-wales/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Warning of Cardiff being below sea level by 2050 challenges the Welsh nation to act and source responsibly towards climate change

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“There’s a lot of dreaminess in the cohousing sector. The dreamers are an obstacle to progress because they sit around talking and nothing ever gets done." - Cardiff Cohousing founder Daniele Procida. Cohousing experts say it can boost protect wellbeing, reduce unnecessary consumption and provide an affordable alternative to the usual housing choices. Are they right? Read on to find out more about cohousing, the movement that wants to transform housing in Wales. 🏡🏡🏡cardiffjournalism.co.uk/altcardiff/2020/12/18/inside-cohousing-the-movement-set-to-disrupt-housin... ... See MoreSee Less

Is cohousing ready to transform traditional housing in Cardiff?

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Groups like Cardiff Cohousing say it can fight loneliness and provide an affordable alternative to traditional housing. Are they right?

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