I didn’t think it was possible to simultaneously love and hate a running event so much in equal measure. But then I had never before run anything like Tough Runner UK Cardiff Trail Half Marathon, which took place on Sunday 10 November. It was muddy, it was hilly, the terrain...
Thanks to the New Theatre for providing press tickets for the purpose of this review The Girl on the Train was the book of 2015. Paula Hawkins’ thriller quickly sold millions of copies, topping the best-sellers lists on both sides of the Atlantic, and holding the record for the most...
Thanks to Honest Burgers Cardiff for providing us with a family meal in exchange for this review Honest Burgers is one of those restaurants where the mantra seems to be do one thing and do it really well. The menu is limited, with just a few varieties of burgers, chips...
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.” For The Fallen by Robert Laurence Binyon This is the fourth year...
Thanks to the New Theatre for providing us with tickets to see Peter Pan Goes Wrong in exchange for this review. Following West End success and a BBC TV adaptation, Peter Pan Goes Wrong opened in Cardiff’s New Theatre last night as part of a UK tour. My eight year...
Paid collaboration with St Fagans as part of Cardiff Mummy Says’ role as blogger ambassador for St Fagans As soon as you enter the car park at St Fagans, it’s clear this isn’t going to be your usual visit. Arriving at just before 6pm, it’s already dark, and the...
Thanks to Theatr Iolo for providing us with review tickets for the show With a name like I Wish I Was A Mountain, it’s clear even before the performance starts that this isn’t going to be your average children’s theatre production. Performance poet Toby Thompson draws on inspiration from the...
Thanks to Wales Millennium Centre for providing us with tickets for 9 to 5 The Musical for the purpose of review 9 to 5 – the film which starred Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin, and Jane Fonda as office workers seeking revenge on their sexist boss – might be nearly...
Does anyone else feel like it’s been a really long half term?! My children are so ready for a break from routine – not to mention me too. I’m looking forward to a few cosy days at home chilling out but also visiting some of our amazing local attractions here...
We received a bowling party for 10 children including food in exchange for this review. Cardiff Mummy Says is also a family blogger ambassador for The Red Dragon Centre, which involves other paid collaborations. Now that my two eldest children are getting older, the days of big class birthday...
Paid collaboration with National Museum Cardiff Dippy is finally here in Cardiff! The UK’s most famous dinosaur has arrived in the main hall of National Museum Cardiff, officially opening to the public tomorrow, Saturday 19 October, and free to visit until Sunday 26 January 2020. We headed to the museum...