‘If it’s offbeat and in Cardiff then it’s online here’
Rhiannon Barber singing on stage

‘Being that representation for someone else is such a good feeling’ says local musician

Alan Whitfield, stood centrally against a white wall in an art gallery, alongside two paintings by Tina Rogers on his left and Lia Bean to his right.

Disabled Welsh artists showcase their work in prized exhibition

A silhouette of a diver surrounded by fish

Welsh dive centre is the first in UK to start a fitness programme tailored for divers

The front facade of Gwdihŵ is all that remains of the former bar.

Music venues continue to close despite ‘music city’ status

An all-female running group has gone from 30 to 2000 members in three years

Young person helps an older person get into the Christmas spirit
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Volunteer to make an older person smile this Christmas

Help an older person tackle loneliness by phoning them, buying groceries or just decorating their home this holiday season 
A silhouette of a diver surrounded by fish
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Welsh dive centre is the first in UK to start a fitness programme tailored for divers

Being unfit as a diver can increase the risk of injuring your heart, lungs, or decompression sickness
A football pitch with female football players visible in the background
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LGBT football groups host panel event during Qatar World Cup

Cardiff Dragons are among those working to promote inclusivity in the game through 'We Belong' campaign

Young person helps an older person get into the Christmas spirit
Active Life

Volunteer to make an older person smile this Christmas

A silhouette of a diver surrounded by fish
Active home

Welsh dive centre is the first in UK to start a fitness programme tailored for divers

A football pitch with female football players visible in the background
Active Life

LGBT football groups host panel event during Qatar World Cup

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Walking football club helps men tackle mental health issues

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An all-female running group has gone from 30 to 2000 members in three years

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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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