Gŵyl Gelfyddydau Digidol Blinc Digital Arts Festival December 01, 2011
Gŵyl Gelfyddydau Digidol Blinc Digital Arts Festival
Problem: people don't go to see art ... Solution: bring art to the people
The Blinc ... [MORE]
Robert Wade; Libelling the dead December 01, 2011
Libelling the dead
It seems to be fairly common ground now that Richard of York - King Richard III of England, who reigned a mere 2 years - was not... [MORE]
Leanne Wood; Bae watch (December 2011) December 01, 2011
Bae watch; with Leanne Wood
The last few months have been a busy time for Plaid Cymru in opposition. While it is business as usua... [MORE]
Dave Snowden; Life, work, rugby (December 2011) December 01, 2011
Reflections on the 2011 Rugby World Cup
On the 15th of October this year I landed at Singapore’s Changi airport at 11:30am and got to... [MORE]
Caregos; Autumn/Winter 2011 collection December 01, 2011
Caregos Couture Autumn/Winter Collection 2011
Caregos Couture have been designing couture pieces of jewellery for a number of years, and ar... [MORE]
Miss Universe Wales (December 2011) December 01, 2011
Another Day in the Life of Viv Series
Not in vain
Many may suspect that, once a beauty pageant ends with its Grand Finale, all goes quiet... [MORE]
Meic Stevens interview December 01, 2011
Reproduced with kind permission of AmeriCymru *
Meic Stevens will need no introduction to most readers of this blog (for anyone who does re... [MORE]
Jayne Pierson; spring/summer 2012 collection December 01, 2011
Jayne Pierson: spring/summer 2012 collection at the London Fashion Show
Innovative Welsh designer Jayne Pierson showed her spring/summer 20... [MORE]
Côr Meibion Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir December 01, 2011
Côr Meibion Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir in New York
Côr Meibion Froncysyllte Male Voice Choir were in New York from 22 August... [MORE]
Team GB controversy December 01, 2011
Er Cof / In Memoriam
Gary Speed, 1969-2011
Which is worse, ignorance or apathy? Who knows? Who cares?
So, what's all the fuss ... [MORE]
Off the Wall, Llandaff December 01, 2011
Off the Wall, Llandaff
Off the Wall is a contemporary art gallery in Llandaff, to the north of Cardiff. The splendidly gothic Old Probate Registry,... [MORE]
Stylishly presented presents December 01, 2011
Stylishly presented presents
I've always believed that there should be as much thought and consideration given to how a present is wrapped,... [MORE]
Accessorize your home this Christmas December 01, 2011
Accessorize your home this Christmas
Having a modern and rather small home, I'm always looking for minimalist ways to decorate at Christmas... [MORE]
Mince pies recipe December 01, 2011
Chic & simple mince pies
Acknowledged, boxes of ready-made mince pies can easily be purchased from all major supermarkets at this time ... [MORE]
Ceri Vale interview December 01, 2011
Interview with Ceri Vale
We discovered Ceri Vale on Facebook, where his comments on other's photographs were knowledgeable and generous. Realising ... [MORE]
.cymru December 01, 2011
Wot no .cymru?
How would you like to use a .cymru domain at the end of the web address of your business, sports club, society or maybe family websi... [MORE]
Miss Universe Wales, positive PR for Wales December 01, 2011
Another in the day in the life of Viv series
Miss Universe Wales Spreads Positive PR for Wales on the Algarve
A break in filming on the beach... [MORE]
Almond, cherry & Bourbon tart, recipe September 01, 2011
Baking: the new black?
Almond, cherry & Bourbon tart
Programmes dedicated to baking have proliferated recently. Hard to know thoug... [MORE]
National Museum of Art, Cardiff, Wales September 01, 2011
Our new National Museum of Art
In July 2011, Wales' collection of modern art went on display for the first time, in what is now known as th... [MORE]
Robert Wade, Musical Influences (September 2011) September 01, 2011
MUSICAL INFLUENCES
In 1957, a researcher called James Vicary claimed that quickly flashing messages on a movie screen in Fort Lee, New Je... [MORE]
Caregos Couture, Shades of Grey collection September 01, 2011
Shades of Grey
This collection from Caregos Couture is one of our favourites. Using different hues of greys, pewters and blacks, it achieve... [MORE]
Staycation Wales. September 01, 2011
Welsh staycation
My partner, family and I have been visiting the picturesque sea-side town of Tenby (Dinbych y Pysgod) since 2006. With eve... [MORE]
Halen Môn - made in Wales September 01, 2011
Made in Wales - Halen Môn
Neither of us can quite remember how we first came to hear of Halen Môn. But we'd definitely heard of... [MORE]
Boyd Clack interview September 01, 2011
Interview with Boyd Clack
A BAFTA Cymru award winner, Boyd Clack is a writer, actor, singer and musician. He is probably most famous for pu... [MORE]
Leanne Wood, Bae watch (September 2011) September 01, 2011
Bae Watch; with Leanne Wood
Since writing my inaugural column for Cymru Culture, an important break-through has been made in a long-run... [MORE]
Robyn Alexandra interview September 01, 2011
Robyn Alexandra is a freelance photographer, specialising in fashion and portraiture. Originally, she obsessed about becoming a fashion designer, un... [MORE]
Party food ideas, 3 September 01, 2011
Smoked mackerel and horseradish pâté with hot brown seeded-rolls
Recipes can be as difficult as you choose to make them. I am a str... [MORE]
A day in the life of Vivienne Sharman-Lewis: From Stadium to the Universe September 01, 2011
Last Thursday, I found myself being interviewed for the pilot of a new, fun and whacky TV chat show. Coined The VIP Access All Areas show, a sort of... [MORE]
Dave Snowden; Life, work, rugby (September 2011) September 01, 2011
Between times
The River Walk, by the Millennium Stadium, on match day
World Cup years always have a strangeness to them. They break the normal ... [MORE]
The Vintage Tea Party June 01, 2011
Interest in all things Vintage has had a huge resurgence in recent years, with everything from home accessories to key fashion trends of the season ... [MORE]
Extinct Design & Dr. Sketchy June 01, 2011
Cymru Culture has always celebrated the unusual and individual in Wales. So, how about a mix of burlesque-themed, life-drawing evenings with stunnin... [MORE]
Chic Party Food Ideas 2 June 01, 2011
I love throwing parties. One of the things I enjoy most is the challenge of working around a theme or colour. For an occasion recently, I decided to... [MORE]
Leanne Wood, Bae watch (June 2011) June 01, 2011
Bae Watch; with Leanne Wood
Leanne Wood AC/AM was re-elected to the Senedd on 5 May 2011. The Plaid Cymru Assembly Member has represented ... [MORE]
Distress to Impress, Interview with Kitty Cowell June 01, 2011
Kitty Cowell is the face behind the alternative lifestyle clothing brand Distress to Impress. She is also a musician, and in all respects a... [MORE]
Timothy Everest interview June 01, 2011
Interview with Timothy Everest
Timothy Everest, the bespoke tailor and designer, has been running his tailoring business in Spittalfields, ... [MORE]
Ryan Bater interview June 01, 2011
Interview with Ryan Bater
In Cymru Culture's last edition we had the pleasure if featuring some of the work of photographer Ryan Bater. In ... [MORE]
Dave Snowden; Life, work, rugby (June 2011) June 01, 2011
Being but men, we walked into the trees
(Dylan Thomas, Being but Men)
I still remember the first time I ever watched a game of rugby. It w... [MORE]
White Collar Boxing March 06, 2011
Commerce and Boxing come out Fighting for Charity
Days in the Life of Viv Series: Another day. Why not a Boxing Event??
Viv up ... [MORE]
Clive Grabham - Textile Artist February 19, 2011
At Cymru Culture, we were delighted to be approached by talented textile artist Clive Grabham, who produces stunning handcrafted and individual piec... [MORE]
Robert Wade; Gloom or Bust? February 17, 2011
GLOOM AND BUST?
It has always appeared to me one of the oddities of the political system in the so-called "Land of the Free" that... [MORE]
Ryan Bater - A Photographic Study February 17, 2011
At Cymru Culture, we are regularly approached by talented crafts people and artists, who wish to make us aware of their work (with variable de... [MORE]
The Cupcake Revolution February 17, 2011
Since the airing of The Great British Cake Bake during summer 2010 on the BBC (which we understand, has been granted a second series), the... [MORE]
Chic Party Food Ideas February 16, 2011
Chic Party Food Ideas
I love entertaining, enjoying the look of greedy anticipation on the faces of friends and relatives when served with an ar... [MORE]
Photographic study of Myddfai by Claire Meredith. February 16, 2011
Photographic study of Myddfai
by Claire Meredith
Myddfai is a village near Llandovery (Llanymddyfri in Welsh), in Carmarthanshire. It is nestled... [MORE]
The Crown At Whitebrook - Cymru Culture Review February 16, 2011
The Crown at Whitebrook
I have long been a fan of the BBC show 'Great British Menu', especially of chef James Sommerin, who showcased a... [MORE]
The New White Lion Llandovery - Cymru Culture Review February 16, 2011
The New White Lion, Llandovery
When we stay away, we tend to lean towards traditional manor houses, or former lodges, such as Ty Mawr, ... [MORE]
Caregos Couture New Collection February 16, 2011
Caregos Couture new collection
Caregos Couture specialise in designing one-off and limited edition couture jewellery pieces in solid silver... [MORE]
Gian Mantelli interview August 25, 2010
At home with interior designer, Gian Mantelli
I've long been a fan of the work of Gian Mantelli. We are former school friends and, ev... [MORE]
Statement necklaces and jewellery by Caregos Couture. August 25, 2010
The popularity of statement necklaces (and bibs) does not seem to have abated for a number of seasons now, (bursting on the scene in t... [MORE]
Elizabeth Forrest: Update August 25, 2010
Elizabeth Forrest is one of the most original and exciting contemporary artists working in Britain today. We've had the pleasure of featuring ... [MORE]
Welsh Warrior Fashion Show with Vivienne Sharman Lewis August 25, 2010
Another 'Day in the life of Vivienne' series
The Welsh Warrior
'Operation New York, New York!!'
Fashion Extravaganza Rocks ... [MORE]
History of Costume Jewellery August 25, 2010
Costume jewellery is enjoying something of a resurgence. The great design houses are showing stunning collections, using a plethora of crystals, cry... [MORE]
Copyright or Wrong Part 2 by Robert Wade August 25, 2010
COPYRIGHT OR WRONG - PART 2
In the last edition, we saw how the sun of true British music had been eclipsed for over 150 years by the T... [MORE]
Beautiful Beachwear by Caitlin Anderson August 25, 2010
At Cymru Culture one of our main focuses is to showcase new talent in Wales, whether this be in the realm of fashion, art or other media. Caitlin ... [MORE]
Interview with reknowned Chef Angela Gray August 25, 2010
CC ... Having established yourself as one of Wales' most well-respected cooks, what inspired your interested in cooking?
AG ... 'The galloping Go... [MORE]
A sense of belonging: Wales and rugby, by Dave Snowden August 25, 2010
I first met Dave Snowden in the editing environment of Wikipedia. We share a mission there to stave off the deprecations of British nation... [MORE]
Charity Event Advice, with Visions PR Direction Vivienne Sharman-Lewis March 31, 2010
Backstage - inside a charity fashion show
Vivienne Sharma... [MORE]
Modern Accessories verses Retro-Chic March 31, 2010
Home accessories remain a popular choice for people wishing to transform an interior, for relatively little cost. This throw-away chic has been ex... [MORE]
Copyright or Wrong? by Robert Wade March 31, 2010
Copyright or wrong?
The Harry Potter books have sold over 400 million copies world-wide. They have made ... [MORE]
Spring/Summer Fashion Trends, by Caitlin Anderson March 31, 2010
Top 10
Spring/Summer Fashion Trends 2010
Shorts are getting super short this s... [MORE]
Easter/Spring Party Gift and Decoration Ideas March 31, 2010
With a family birthday falling on the Easter weekend, what better idea than to use this as the theme for the party itself!
Spring colours a... [MORE]
Spring/Summer Accessories by friends of Cymru Culture March 31, 2010
The
Spring/Summer accessories season promises pieces that are glamorous,
ostentatious and luxurious.
Rich
colours and... [MORE]
Interview with Kelly Goss, Designer of Rock 'n' Needle March 31, 2010
Kelly Goss is a 20 year old fashion designer from Swansea. She studied a 2 year National Diploma in Fashion and Clothing at Swansea College before p... [MORE]
Interview with artist & interior designer Gian Mantelli December 01, 2009
One of the single most memorable things ... [MORE]
Ty Mawr Mansion country house hotel, Lampeter December 01, 2009
... [MORE]
Christmas Sparkle with Caregos Couture December 01, 2009
Christmas is a time for ostentacious decoration in every sense, and this includes jewellery and accessories.
Statement jewellery ... [MORE]
Interview with artist Julia Harris September 12, 2009
Sometimes, art can be quite a sombre subject. So it was with great pleasure th... [MORE]
Silverwear Designer Suzie Horan September 12, 2009
Suzie Horan is a well established silversmith working in Wal... [MORE]
New Art Gallery in Cardiff 'Off the Wall' September 12, 2009
The area around Cardiff has a small, but varied selection of art galleries, with something to offer everyone with an interest in art. From the ser... [MORE]
Stylish Party Canapes September 12, 2009
Having long since been a devotee of 'Come Dine with Me' on Channel 4, I have watched with eager anticipation the different contestants' version... [MORE]
Statement necklaces September 12, 2009
Statement necklaces
Statement necklaces have been popular for a number of seasons. Looking through the current crop of fashion magazines you'll ... [MORE]
Interview with Dress Designer Helen Rhiannon May 07, 2009
Helen Rhiannon Gill, from Swansea, is fast establishing herself as one of the foremost couture dress designers in Wales. Helen launched her... [MORE]
George Thomas Hospice 'Style In the City' event 29th April 2009. May 07, 2009
We were delighted to be asked to be involved in the George Thomas Hospice 'Style In the City' event, which was organised by noted couture dress desi... [MORE]
Interview with milliner Catherine Povey April 06, 2009
Hat wearing has had something of a resurgence recently, with many high street chains embracing this key acces... [MORE]
Interview with lettering artist Elizabeth Forrest April 06, 2009
Much to the consternation of gallery owners and managers, once in a while I allow myself to indulge my compuls... [MORE]
Interview with ceramicist Christine Gittins April 06, 2009
Ceramicist Christine G... [MORE]
Interview with sculpturist John Binet-Fauvel February 06, 2009
When I first began designing jewe... [MORE]
Interview with Art Glass designer Anne Collins February 06, 2009
Tiffany and Murano are usually cited as the epitome of art glass designers. However, we were delighted to discover an... [MORE]
Whitefriars Glass February 06, 2009
Walking around the homeware departments of the high-street stores you would be amazed ... [MORE]