Roath Cardiff
Arts & Culture
‘The Blue People of Cloud Planet’ by local author
The Blue People of Cloud Planet – Brian Wolfenden I was born in Cardiff and was a scientist during my working life. Now retired, I am aspiring to be a science fiction author and have published my first book – The Blue People of Cloud Planet – which is Volume 1 of the trilogy – … Continue reading
Made in Spring 2013
It’s back! Made in Spring 2013 takes place on Sunday 5th May and is set to re-create the wonderful village fête atmosphere that was Made in Spring 2012. With events taking place at Milkwood Gallery, Caffi Parc, and along Angus Street, the day will be full of plenty of interactive activities, exhibitions, live music and talks. … Continue reading
4am project – 4th birthday on 14 April
The 4am Project is celebrating its 4th birthday tonight with another global photography event. They’ve chosen 14 April (at 4am obviously) as the date to celebrate – anybody is welcome to take part by taking a photo at the magic hour and submitting it to the projects’s website. We’re not organising a Roath group this … Continue reading
Shelagh Weeks: ‘Washing the Dead’ book signing at Wellfield Bookshop
Local author Shelagh Weeks is to sign copies of her new book Washing the Dead and Other Stories at the Wellfield Bookshop on Saturday 6th April. Shelagh has also written a novel, Up Close, published in 2009 by Welsh independent publisher Cinnamon Press. Everyone is welcome at the bookshop from 2pm-3pm on Saturday. … Continue reading
Musical Entertainments in Roath Park
In the early 1900s no public park was considered complete unless it had a bandstand with musical entertainment during the summer months. Roath Park’s bandstand, built in 1903, was in the Botanic Garden immediately below the Promenade (or lake embankment as it was then known), approximately where there is now a children’s play area. Before … Continue reading
Christmas in Roath 2012
Christmas in Roath is always special, with a host of festive events, menus and markets to enjoy. Here’s our pick – if you’re running an event, or have something Christmas-related you’d like us to include, get in touch here or tweet us here. We’re also on Facebook - we’re looking forward to hearing from you! Happy Christmas … Continue reading
Icelandic singer Alan Jones to perform at Rock4Life
We’re sorry to announce that the organisers have had to cancel this event. Calum Ross and the Scarlets and other local artists will instead play The Claude on Thursday 22nd November, and will still be fundraising for Velindre Hospital on the night. Updated 20th November 2012. An amazing soul/pop … Continue reading
I ain’t afraid of no ghost…Ghostbusters at The Gate
Hallowe’en, Day of the Dead, All Saints Day – what better time to see the classic and much-loved supernatural film Ghostbusters? Tonight at The Gate Arts and Community Centre, courtesy of Darkened Rooms, Cardiff’s pop-up cinema experience, you can see Ghostbusters in the eerie setting of a former church. Darkened Rooms was recently featured in The … Continue reading
Rude – A Ska Musical
For those who remember Roath in the ’80s – especially if you were a teenager back then – and if you want to relive those glory days for a couple of hours, check out ‘Rude’ – a musical featuring all the old haunts and the sound of that period – written by local man Tony … Continue reading
Made in Roath Arts Festival 2012
The ever-popular Made in Roath Arts Festival, now in its fourth year, opened on Friday 12th October and will run until Sunday 21st October. For the first time this year, the Festival will be running for 10 days instead of just a weekend, promising even more fascinating and fun events for the Roath community. A … Continue reading
