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    A popular country music night in Cardiff brings fans together to make new friends

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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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    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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Refugees

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Refugee charity hosts storytelling supper night this Christmas for those new to Cardiff

Refugee charity Oasis Cardiff is opening its doors for a Mari Lwyd supper night of surprises including stories, songs and performances by local artists
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Long Reads

Seeking refuge in a ‘nation of sanctuary’ and the secret growth of the underground church

Unafraid of death and loss, Iranian refugees flee their country in pursuit of finding sanctuary and religious freedom in Wales
In Poverty

#InPoverty: The barriers faced by pregnant women seeking sanctuary

How is Cardiff supporting pregnant asylum seekers and refugees to ensure they are engaging with essential maternity care?
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In Poverty

#InPoverty: Does Wales’ asylum plan tie in with the reality of life as a refugee?

A Syrian refugee discusses the struggles faced by the displaced in light of Wales’ plan to care for asylum seekers
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Share a Sunday meal with refugees and build your community spirit

Rediscover the importance of sharing a meal with Local Welcome, befriending residents and refugees during Sunday lunches
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In Poverty

#InPoverty: Mental health aftercare for female refugees in the Welsh capital

UK asylum seekers are more likely to suffer poor mental health than the general public. Are Welsh charities helping female refugees?
FoodFood home

Charity connecting people through food

Oasis Cardiff is teaching people about different cultures through food by holding monthly supper club events
FoodFood home

Pop-up kitchen helps local refugees

Charity raises money for refugees with a monthly mobile kitchen which serves food from their countries of origin
FoodFood home

Volunteers provide meals to refugees

A stall at the Riverside Farmers’ Market raises money for meals for Calais refugees by selling plants, crafts and jewellery...
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Charity promotes crosscultural unity

Charity’s community groups offer everyone a warm welcome and a sympathetic ear
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