Posts by: Sammy Sprout
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Suicide: The Silent Killer
For World Suicide Prevention Day, we wanted to share some information on support and stigma surrounding suicide, and what can be done to prevent it. ⚠️ Warning: readers may find…
by Sammy Sprout | 10/09/2021 at 10:00am
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Want to make a difference in your local community? UpRising are calling out to ambitious 19-25 year olds in Cardiff!
Award-winning youth charity UpRising is calling out to ambitious 19-25 year olds from Cardiff and the Vale to join their flagship Leadership & Social Action Programme. UpRising is a UK-wide…
by Sammy Sprout | 21/09/2017 at 10:00am
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Get yourself out of the graduate hangover
Graduate life is weird. We all have this idea of what life is going to be like once we’ve graduated with our very expensive piece of paper, once we’ve moved…
by Sammy Sprout | 19/09/2017 at 10:00am
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Free Part-Time Access Course from The Open University in Wales!
Free Part-Time Access Course from The Open University in Wales Do you know learners who would like to take the first steps into higher education? To open up higher education,…
by Sammy Sprout | 13/09/2017 at 1:00pm
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A Guide to University
With freshers week lurking around the corner and the next academic year in the mist, here’s my guide to University. Enjoy! 1) Choose the right course for you It’s all well and…
by Sammy Sprout | 06/09/2017 at 12:00pm
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18-25? Like theatre? The Amber Project theatre may be for you!
Want to get into theatre? The Amber Project theatre programme for young people between the ages of 14-25 is starting this week! The Amber Project supports any young person (aged…
by Sammy Sprout | 04/09/2017 at 9:48am
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YourShout: Share your views on your Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health Services
Did you know? Our mental health is just as important as our physical health, and the two are closely linked We all have times when we feel down, anxious or…
by Sammy Sprout | 25/08/2017 at 11:23am
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A Guide to Reading Festival
Whether you’ve never found yourself embarking on the annual mecca to Reading Fest or whether you drunk a SO much at last year’s event that you’ve forgotten what necessities to…
by Sammy Sprout | 15/08/2017 at 6:56pm
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Applications for the Cardiff Council Culture Bursary are now open!
Aged 14-25? Seeking support for arts coaching/training, travel and accommodation expenses, unpaid or low income (i.e expenses only) secondments or internships? The Cardiff Council Culture Bursary may be for you!…
by Sammy Sprout | 07/08/2017 at 9:00am
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#YourShout: Part of the ‘future generation’? Let leaders know what you want!
You might have heard about plans for a ‘Metro’, a city deal or something called Cardiff Capital Region. What you might not know is that the decisions taken now will…
by Sammy Sprout | 04/08/2017 at 9:00am
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REVIEW: Grease is the Word @ WMC
Grease was definitely the word on Tuesday night when the hit musical opened at Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff. It’s been nearly 40 years since the 1978 high-school musical starring…
by Sammy Sprout | 24/07/2017 at 5:19pm
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#YourShout: Nominate Someone For An Inspire Award!
Cardiff Against Bullying‘s Inspire Awards are looking for your nominations! Want to say thank you to those who contribute positively in some way to the happiness, acceptance and security of…
by Sammy Sprout | 24/07/2017 at 4:36pm
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Yma O Hyd
There is nothing more infuriating than someone ridiculing something simply because they have no interest or understanding in it. Everyday I’m forced to be enraged by little blog posts, articles…
by Sammy Sprout | 21/07/2017 at 9:00am
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Want to book a workshop at RawFfest? Find out how here:
Already bought your RawFfest ticket? If so, booking for the fantastic range of workshops goes live on July 17th. From the 17th July RawFfest ticket holders will be able to…
by Sammy Sprout | 07/07/2017 at 9:00am
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There’s a cheese festival coming to Cardiff and it’s going to be *grate*
WHAT’S THAT?! Its true. There’s a new festival coming to Cardiff and it’s all about the cheese! Cheese lovers will descend on Cardiff this September to sample some of the…
by Sammy Sprout | 07/07/2017 at 12:00am
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Is Ed Coming To Cardiff With Stormzy In Tow?
Glastonbury headliner Ed Sheerhan has confirmed a UK Arena tour this morning – and get ready folks because he’s coming to Cardiff! Ed Sheerhan will play the Principality Stadium next…
by Sammy Sprout | 28/06/2017 at 5:25pm
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There’s Still Time To Have Your Say On A Youth Parliament For Wales!
Wales is getting its own Youth Parliament and they want to hear from you! On October 19th 2016, following an unanimous vote of support from Assembly Members, the Assembly Commission…
by Sammy Sprout | 27/06/2017 at 4:45pm
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A Concert To Raise Money For Those Affected By The Grenfell Tower Fire Will Take Place In Cardiff Next Week
Rising Welsh musicians will come together this coming Tuesday to raise money for those affected by the Grenfell Tower blaze. Including artists such as Astroid Boys and Sonny Double 1,…
by Sammy Sprout | 25/06/2017 at 9:00am
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At The Drive In And Black Honey To Join Royal Blood At Forthcoming Cardiff Motorpoint Arena Gig
Rockers Royal Blood have confirmed details of their support bands for their forthcoming arena tour. The resurgent At The Drive In will join the bill for all of the tour’s…
by Sammy Sprout | 16/06/2017 at 10:42am
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Aged 16-25? Not In Education, Work or Training? Then The Prince’s Trust Fairbridge Programme May Be For You!
Are you aged 16-25? Not in Education, Work or Training? Would you like to have fun? Would you like to develop your Confidence, Motivation and Teamwork Skills? Would you…
by Sammy Sprout | 15/06/2017 at 10:03am