The Christmas Lights were turned on yesterday evening in Caldicot Town Centre. There were speeches by local Labour Party political representatives, Catherine Fookes MP and John Griffiths MS There was a live performance by Severn Tunnel Band. Severnside Labour stall Catherine Fookes MP, John Griffiths MS and Cllr Angela Sandles…
In a disappointing match, Liverpool struggled against Nottingham Forest, trailing 3-0 after poor defensive play. Salah exhibited some effort, but the team lacked cohesion, leading to criticism of manager Slot. With six defeats in seven matches, Liverpool’s prospects appear bleak as fans leave in frustration, raising concerns about the club’s future.
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When Taylor Swift was due to come to the U.K. on her #ErasTour last year, as ever, I was tweeting my love to her like crazy lol. #AI was getting a lot of buzz at the time and I thoought I’d put ChatGPT to the test with a bit of…
View More Wez G inviting Taylor Swift to Tintern Abbey, using Wordsworth’s seductive poetic influence…
Drawing on material from two out of the three strands of DD102 study materials, discuss some of the ways in which differences and inequalities can both change and persist over time. The two topics I have chosen from two strands are City Road, Cardiff from the introductory strand, which looks…
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The content discusses the concept of ‘making and remaking’ through the experiences of three individuals on City Road, Cardiff. Nof Al-Kelaby showcases resilience by adapting his business to new demographics. Shari Hall enhances local businesses through her blog, fostering virtual connections. John exemplifies the challenges of homelessness, highlighting complex social dynamics.
View More Connections and Disconnections on City Road, Cardiff
In your own words, define ‘making and remaking’ and provide one example of this that can be seen on City Road. City Road has a rich and diverse history and is in a constant state of flux. In ‘making and remaking’ this change can be examined in how it reflects…
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This is Flapsandwich (of Tantrum Records and Shuffle Artist Management) and Ninjah’s TV show broadcast from Cardiff where they interview various local cultural people…. In this episode Wez G stars alongside his mate Dr. James Muirhead….
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Today in Castle Ward, Caldicot, Labour activists, including Cllrs Francis John Crook, Angela Sandles, and Henry Higgins, canvassed for Catherine Fookes’ MP campaign. The area, formerly farmers’ fields, now features new homes with challenging Welsh names. The coordination of the campaign and data recording was more complex than anticipated.
View More Labour Doorstep, Castle Ward, Caldicot
Chatham House is the Royal Institute of International Affairs. It is based in St. James’ Square, Mayfair, London, a short walk from Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. I have been a member of Chatham House for several months but with me being based in Wales all of my interactions thus far have…
View More Chatham House: How Effective Are The United States’ Sanctions? 19.06.2023
Alev Scott is a young female Brit whose mother has Turkish Cypriot roots and in this great study of modern turkey she relocates to Istanbul and immerses herself as much as possible in Turkish society Long time leader Erdogan, has done a lot to change Turkey in the past couple…
View More Review: Turkish Awakening – A Personal Discovery of Modern Turkey – by Alev Scott
Once the richest country in Latin America, Venezuela is now broke thanks to the collapse of the oil industry and general mismanagement of the economy. For the last 6 years people has been starving, Caracas has been the most violent city in the world and the government has been focusing…
View More A Tribute To Venezuela’ at Kapu, Cardiff, 14.11.18
K. David Harrison’s “The Last Speakers” explores the urgent issue of endangered languages and their significance in preserving unique cultural knowledge. The book highlights the risks posed by language extinction, particularly in marginalized communities, and advocates for revitalization efforts. With a focus on examples from Wales and New Zealand, it underscores the value of linguistic diversity in confronting global challenges like climate change.
View More Review: The Last Speakers: The Quest to Save the World’s Most Endangered Languages – by K. David Harrison
The game began with Liverpool retaining their lineup from the previous weekend. For Cardiff, Craig Bellamy didn’t make the starting eleven. Early on the game seem fairly balanced. Luis Suarez got on the ball in the penalty area twice, the second being a good opportunity after Raheem Sterling did very…
View More Match Report: Liverpool vs Cardiff City (21.12.13) W 3-1
The Real McCaw: The Autobiography Of Richie McCaw by Richie McCawMy rating: 5 of 5 stars Richie McCaw is the best rugby player of all-time. He is the most capped All-Black, and has had such an influence on the game of rugby during his playing career that this claim contains…
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The Holy Kingdom by Adrian G. Gilbert My rating: 4 of 5 stars As an inhabitant of South Wales with a fascination of local history, I found this book truly enlightening. I was aware of the links King Arthur had with local places such as Caerleon and I found that…
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