VIDEO-Newport Bouncer by The GLC

Every now and then a tv programme comes along and really strikes a chord with the viewing public, it could be a person (Joey Deacon), an accident, (Michael Lush), a death (Tommy Cooper) or just a memorable drama (shower scene in Dallas) They really stand out and become such a talking point that they become [...]

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PHOTOS-Blaen y Glyn trip

It was Saturday the 4th February and the weather forecasters had predicted a band of warm air coming in from the West forcing the current cold air to push back – thus creating the first decent snowfall of 2012. As this snow wasn’t predicted to fall until late afternoon it seemed a great idea to [...]

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RUGBY-Ireland v Wales

The Six Nations 2012 tournament kicked off on Saturday with a few warm-up games before the main event of the weekend – Ireland v Wales at the new Aviva Stadium in Dublin. All the pundits and experts seemed to have Ireland down as favourites to win but this game was to be anything but predictable! [...]

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PHOTOS-Alesha Dixon and David Walliams at Britains Got Talent

It was a bitterly cold Sunday lunchtime in Cardiff Bay where hundreds of people gathered outside the Wales Millennium Centre ready for the latest rounds of auditions for ITV talent show Britains Got Talent. It was a return to Cardiff for the show after finding previous winner Paul Potts a few years back. Auditionees streamed [...]

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REVIEW-X-press 2 The House of X-press 2

1. THIS IS WAR On first hearing this instantly took me back to 1988 and the looping Italio frenzy of Sueno Latino – taking the duo somewhat back to their roots? A real strong opener to a house long player and usually a hard decision of what to put first – something a bit slower [...]

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FOOTBALL-Cardiff City v Crystal Palace

Another year in the life of Cardiff City football club and another big tournament final – their first ever time reaching the final of the Carling Cup. Cardiff City saw off Premiership opposition Blackburn in late November and then Crystal Palace were drawn for them to play next in the semi-finals.

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VIDEO-Amazing timelapse video of Ho Chi Minh City

Whilst I try and only feature my own stuff here every now and then a video comes along from someone else which totally blows me away. This video from Rob Whitworth is no exception and is totally amazing in every aspect. Rob took numerous trips to Saigon, now known as Ho Chi Minh City in [...]

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LEGO-Can you guess what they are?

Lego is an all-time classic toy and was one of my favourites as a child. I thought I was creative and built many things when I was younger but it seems people have been VERY creative and have made some characters and scenes from famous movies and TV programmes – can you guess what they [...]

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GRAFITTI-Boilerhouse and Hailey Park in Winter

Within the suburb of Llandaff, Cardiff, there is an amazing display of talent flourishing out of the first official dedicated grafitti and street art gallery – known as The Boiler House. This is taken from The Boiler House Press Release in February 2010 when the project opened:- The Cardiff based arts collective ‘Peaceful Progress’ has [...]

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CANTON-Local ‘Mr Dog’ joins Twitter

Ever walked along the streets of Canton just before the old St David’s Hospital? Well recently you may have noticed a random tennis ball lying all alone in the road or lingering on the pavement!? Well it (lovingly) belongs to a guard dog from M & R Decorating Supplies based on Cowbridge Road West next [...]

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2011-Firework displays around the world!

I do enjoy a good firework display and capital cities around the world really pushed the boat out and spent millions of pounds to try and give their country the best display they would’ve seen. I’m sure many months of planning had gone into each display from chosing locations, music selection and more importantly the [...]

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PHOTOS-Gallery of 2011

Taking a trawl through the photos I have taken during the last 12 months. Predominently taken around Cardiff and the wider South Wales area with some a bit further afield in Manchester, Swansea and the USA! Taking in sporting events, parades, grafitti, airshows and just about anything I saw whilst wandering about! Starting in January [...]

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PHOTOS-Llandaf Cathedral

The rain had just cleared and the sun popped it’s head out before it began to set on this changeable day in Cardiff just before Christmas. It was time to swiftly pass St. Teilo’s Well and make our way to the City of Llandaf Cathedral. Looking all wet and glistening, reflecting the last remnants of [...]

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GRAFITTI-Zen artwork on Tudor Road

Passing by the Riverside Farmer’s Market via Tudor Road and I was pleasantly surprised to see some new street art adorning the grey and dull walls of Tudor Road, Cardiff.

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ART-Invisible art campaign in Cardiff

Whilst walking along the City’s Cathedral Road at night and something was just catching my interest out of the corner of my eye! I wasn’t entirely sure what it was but there was something big and pink!

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