Book review by Louise Mumford  ‘Just My Luck’ by Adele Parks

Book review by Louise Mumford ‘Just My Luck’ by Adele Parks

Money. We all dream of winning big on the lottery and what we could do with those millions, the luxury and ease it could bring. Fancy car? New wardrobe? Expensive holidays? My personal favourite: buying the house next door to Brad Pitt?  But the thing about dreams is...
Nativity! The Musical, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff

Nativity! The Musical, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff

If you’ve seen the hit film Nativity! starring Martin Freeman or its sequels, you’ll know what a treat we had at this sparkling musical, which is the perfect start to the festive season. Adapted for the stage by Debbie Isitt, the creator of the much-loved film series,...
Local Link Reviews: The Clink Restaurant, Cardiff

Local Link Reviews: The Clink Restaurant, Cardiff

Are you looking for a dining experience that makes a difference? Recently, my partner and I took a trip to The Clink Restaurant; a restaurant run within the grounds of the HMP Cardiff (on Knox Road). The locally produced, high quality food is prepared and served by...
Local Link Reviews: Casa Mia, Caerphilly

Local Link Reviews: Casa Mia, Caerphilly

With the January blues in full effect, the Local Link Magazine team decided a mid-week pick me up would be best served ‘Mediterranean’. Last week, my team and I took a trip to Casa Mia; a family-run restaurant, overlooking Caerphilly Castle, on The Twyn in the town...
Review: Beauty and the Beast at The New Theatre

Review: Beauty and the Beast at The New Theatre

‘Twas several nights before Christmas, and my family and I took a trip to the New Theatre in Cardiff to see this year’s pantomime performance of ‘Beauty and the Beast’. The show was packed full of British pantomime delights; from the crazy costumes, to a tonne of...
Review: Bluestone’s ‘Kingdom of the Elves’

Review: Bluestone’s ‘Kingdom of the Elves’

Following our fantastic visit last year, my family and I took our second trip to Bluestone Wales; a five-star resort that offers lodges and cottage breaks in the heart of Pembrokeshire National Park. During the Christmas period, they host a range of festive...