Top events and days out in August

August is always a busy month for events and great days out in Wales, but 2012 looks to be the best yet as new events emerge and existing events get bigger and better.  August is the month when many towns and villages hold their annual village and agricultural shows, and there are so many great ones this year it would hard to single a few out.  Instead we’ve picked some… Continue reading

Welsh Olympians – Part 1

As the Olympic events take place we will be sharing insights from some of the Welsh athletes taking part.
Finding out what inspired them, their favourite locations in Wales and their future sporting aspirations for competing in Wales.

The following Welsh Olympians competed during the opening weekend of the London 2012 Olympics:

Ieaun Lloyd

TeamGB Swimmer
Favourite places in Wales:

1. Llandaff Fields - I enjoy having a

Castles in the Vale of Glamorgan

If you’re visiting the Vale of Glamorgan for the Eisteddfod next week, then make sure you step off the Maes and explore what the area has to offer. Boasting more than 25 castles there are amazing stories and sights waiting to be discovered.

We asked Cadw to pick out some you might not know:

Family fortunes

Merthyr Rock returns. Enter our prize draw for 2 weekend tickets.

Sunday headliner: Kids In Glass Houses

Now in it’s second year, Merthyr Rock brings festival goers the best in local talent with some big names from the UK music scene. This year, they add some international talent to the bill with New… Continue reading

Guess Who & Where? – FIM Fogo British Speedway Grand Prix Competition

The 2012 FIM British Speedway Grand Prix is one of the biggest events on the British motorsport calendar and will take place at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium on Saturday, 25 August 2012. Continue reading