{"id":44392,"date":"2019-11-01T15:39:24","date_gmt":"2019-11-01T15:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=44392"},"modified":"2019-11-01T15:39:24","modified_gmt":"2019-11-01T15:39:24","slug":"cathays-the-heart-of-education-and-politics-in-cardiff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/business-culture\/cathays-the-heart-of-education-and-politics-in-cardiff","title":{"rendered":"Cathays: The heart of education and politics in Cardiff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cathays, Y Waun Ddyfal in Welsh, is a busy district next to the centre of Cardiff. There are plenty of new elements in this old, historic community that deserve to explore. If you are new to the area, here are ten things you need to know about Cathays!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Antisocial behaviour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/antisocial-behaviour.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/antisocial-behaviour.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/antisocial-behaviour-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/antisocial-behaviour-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/antisocial-behaviour.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/antisocial-behaviour.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/antisocial-behaviour-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/antisocial-behaviour-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>People can report to the council if they find garbage piles on the street.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many university students live in Cathays. Sometimes, student events won\u2019t end until late in the night. Loud noise and littering can annoy residents.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Councillor Mackie says, \u201cThere has always been some antisocial behaviour with the students but as more of the houses have been changed to HMOs (Houses of Multiple Occupation) it has gotten worse.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the council is working with the universities to try and educate students on behaviour and respecting others. Moreover, local universities fund a Student Liaison officer to work with the students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. The New Theatre&#8211; It isn\u2019t new but is certainly delightful.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/new-theatre.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/new-theatre.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/new-theatre-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/new-theatre-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/new-theatre.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/new-theatre.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/new-theatre-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/new-theatre-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>The foundation stone of the New Theatre was laid in 1906.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The New Theatre, located in Cardiff city centre on Park Place, was established in 1906. It hosts many productions such as musicals, plays and children&#8217;s shows. The theatre also has a website where you can check out what is on at the moment and book your tickets online.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the New Theatre is not only a place to enjoy a great night but also a place to volunteer. As the theatre now encourages volunteers to play an active role on stage, working in the theatre can be a great way to gain experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Devoted community groups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Keep-Cathays-Tidy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Keep-Cathays-Tidy.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Keep-Cathays-Tidy-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Keep-Cathays-Tidy-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Keep-Cathays-Tidy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Keep-Cathays-Tidy.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Keep-Cathays-Tidy-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/Keep-Cathays-Tidy-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Volunteers of Keep Cathays Tidy on one of their cleanup events this September.<br>Photo courtesy of Keep Cathays Tidy. Twitter handle: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/keepcathaystidy\">@<strong>keepcathaystidy<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>People who live in Cathays care a lot about their community. Community groups such as Cathays Community Centre, Cathays Compass group, Keep Cathays Tidy are dedicated to helping different groups of people.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep Cathays Tidy is a voluntary effort of different groups that seek to tidy up their surroundings. They aim to overcome the issues of waste, litter, dumping and improving the living space for residence in Cathays.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. A large number of students rent house there.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"368\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/1.jpg 652w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/1-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/1.jpg 652w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/1-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>The appearance of terraced houses in Cathays.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cathays has a lot of terraced houses which are mainly rented by students of Cardiff university.Compared to student apartments, monthly payment of renting houses are relatively lower.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLiving in house is more feasible, compared to my friends who live in school accommodations,\u201d says a student living in house of Cathays, \u201c we do not have to register with the name when we want to invite friends to our house and in fact it is quite safe as well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Celebration of Christmas \u2014 Winter wonderland in Cardiff<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"366\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/2.jpg 652w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/2-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/2-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/2.jpg 652w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/2-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/2-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>&nbsp;A brand new big wheel in 2019.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s Winter wonderland in Cardiff will start from 8th November 2019 \u2019til 5th January 2020. During that period, people who book a ticket can enjoy ultimate winter experience including ice skating, fun fair attractions, food and drink.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The giant wheel has already moved from Cardiff bay to Cathays park. What is the difference of this year is that there are some new amazing features of ferry wheel\u2014 a fully accessible carriage that all ages and abilities are able to take to the sky and enjoy wonderful view of Cardiff in Christmas Eve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. A well-organised living area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"651\" height=\"369\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/3.jpg 651w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/3-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/3-500x283.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"651\" height=\"369\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/3.jpg 651w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/3-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/3-500x283.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>The hustle and bustle of Cathays.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cathays is also a fabulous area for the local to enjoy a leisure life. There are literally plenty of restaurants which have not just reasonable prices but also intimate services and unique food at the same time.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What deserves to be mentioned is the various types of restaurants and grocery stores, ranging from Chinese restaurants and Thailand food to English traditional breakfast caf\u00e9 and Indian flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Recycling issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"366\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/IMG_5497.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/IMG_5497.jpg 652w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/IMG_5497-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/IMG_5497-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/IMG_5497.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/IMG_5497.jpg 652w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/IMG_5497-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/IMG_5497-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rubbish is one of the main issues in Cathays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe still have a problem is not having more bins. It\u2019s more of food being put on the recycling bags and then not picked up by the council\u201d said Councillor Norma Macie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe have also given houses with a front garden black bins and that has helped. Waste it\u2019s thrown on the floor even when bins are available and we are working with the universities ton try and get the message across to students.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. News from Cardiff University Students\u2019 Union<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/halloween.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/halloween.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/halloween-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/halloween-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/halloween.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/halloween.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/halloween-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/halloween-500x282.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Students dressed in hollowed costume will ask their community for food donations instead of treats for local food banks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;On Thursday 31st October, students from University of South Wales Students\u2019 Union and Cardiff University Students\u2019 Union will be putting a different spin on trick or treating to combat food poverty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Students\u2019 Union partnered with Citizens Cymru to host 350 community leaders at Citizens Assembly in February 2019 and secured a public commitment from the First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford AM that letting agency fees would be prohibited in Wales by September 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Crown building: Welsh Government&#8217;s main offices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"366\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/IMG_5549.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/IMG_5549.jpg 652w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/IMG_5549-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/IMG_5549-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/IMG_5549.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/IMG_5549.jpg 652w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/IMG_5549-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/IMG_5549-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>The Crown Buildings are also known as the Cathays Park Buildings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the Welsh Government&#8217;s main offices in Cardiff, Wales. The buildings were formerly used by the Welsh Office and are situated in Cathays Park. The complex consists of two buildings, Cathays Park 1 and Cathays Park 2, joined by two skybridges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Welsh National War Memorial&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"366\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/IMG_5550.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/IMG_5550.jpg 652w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/IMG_5550-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/IMG_5550-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"652\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/IMG_5550.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/IMG_5550.jpg 652w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/IMG_5550-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/11\/IMG_5550-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>The Welsh National War Memorial is situated in Alexandra Gardens, Cathays Park. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It was designed by Sir Ninian Comper and unveiled on 12 June 1928 by the Prince of Wales. The memorial commemorates the servicemen who died during the First World War and has a commemorative plaque for those who died during the Second World War, added in 1949.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What makes Cathays become a dynamic and unique community in Cardiff? 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