Featured Events in Castle in December, 2024 (February Updated)

This new exhibition reveals a snapshot in time from 300 million years ago - when a vast tropical swamp covered what is now Wales. The Fossil Swamp had monster plants, giant insects, thunderstorms and floods. Beautifully preserved fossils tell us about these ancient tropical wetlands. Come and see the remains of strange plants which lived millions of years before flowers and fruits ever evolved. The prehistoric animals were also very different to those living today. What strange creatures will you find lurking in the swamp? Some of the fossils on display, including the huge 3D centrepiece Stigmaria, come from the world-class heritage site at Brymbo in north east Wales. The Brymbo fossils reveal exactly how some of these giant plants grew. It’s rare to find these remains preserved in 3D at such size because most plant fossils from other sites come from broken pieces of plants that drifted through the swamp’s waterways. You can also learn about the experts who figured out how these prehistoric plants lived. Finally we show how the story of the fossil swamp links to the fossil fuel and climate problems we face today.

Explore Cardiff Rugby v Cheetahs sporting information for 14th December, as well as links for Rugby Union tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. Cardiff Rugby, also known as the Cardiff Blues, is a Welsh professional rugby union team based in the capital city of Cardiff. The team competes in the Guinness Pro14 and European Rugby Champions Cup, showcasing their top-level performance in both domestic and international competitions. Founded in 2003, Cardiff Rugby has won the Welsh Premier Division title three times and the Anglo-Welsh Cup in 2009. The team also boasts a number of talented players, including a mix of experienced veterans and up-and-coming stars. The iconic Cardiff Arms Park serves as their home stadium, providing an electric atmosphere for fans to cheer on their team. With a rich history and a strong track record, Cardiff Rugby has solidified their position as one of the top rugby union teams in the world. The Cheetahs, based in Bloemfontein, South Africa, are a professional Cardiff Arms Park5 Union team that competes in the Guinness Pro14 and the Cardiff Arms Park2. Founded in 1895, the Cheetahs have a long and storied history in South African rugby. They are known for their fast-paced and skillful style of play, earning them the nickname the Cats . The team has produced some notable players, including Springbok legends such as Os du Randt, Bismarck du Plessis, and Fourie du Preez. The Cheetahs play their home matches at the Toyota Stadium, which has a capacity of 48,000 and often hosts sell-out crowds. The team has also had success in competitions, winning both the Cardiff Arms Park2 and Guinness Pro14 titles in their history. With a passionate fan base and a talented roster, the Cheetahs are a force to be reckoned with in the world of Cardiff Arms Park5 Union. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

The exhibition has been split into three: The first room includes 'Spirited' - a commission by Laku Neg. Their installation explores a re-presentation of Luisa, Thisbe and Present, named victims of Picton’s brutal regime in Trinidad. The second room is a room of healing. Featuring a new commission by Gesiye, a multi-disciplinary artist from Trinidad and Tobago. 'The Wound is a Portal', Gesiye’s commissioned work – a series of photos and a film – invited Trinidadians to participate in a healing offering that includes a series of tattoos and conversations around their connection to the land. The third room visitors will be confronted with Picton’s legacy with an exhibition of curated items telling his story.

Is a self-portrait the original selfie? Our exciting new Amgueddfa Cymru exhibition Art of the Selfie explores and asks this question, looking at how artists through time, from Rembrandt and Van Gogh to Bedwyr Williams and Anya Paintsil, see and represent themselves. Throughout history, many artists have used self-portraits as ways to explore their identities and express themselves to the world. Van Gogh painted no fewer than thirty-five self-portraits and so became arguably one of the most recognizable faces in Western art. This exhibition will feature Van Gogh’s Portrait of the Artist (1887), which is on loan from Musée d’Orsay, Paris. Joining Van Gogh will be a selection of artists from the national collection of Wales, including Together they showcase a wide range of different methods and artistic approaches to the concept of the self-portrait. Self-portraits and selfies are two different things, but they do have something in common - both are used to show who you are as a person. Out of all the ways we document our lives, selfies have become a popular method of self-expression and individualism. The works on display show the different ways in which artists have chosen to characterize themselves in the same way we present and share images of ourselves today. How do you see yourself?

Creating a High-Performing Culture at Cardiff Clash. An Evening with Gareth Baber, Double Olympic Medal-Winning Coach and Director of Rugby System at Cardiff Met. Date: Wednesday, 11th December. Gareth Baber Event Time: 17:30 - 18:45. Venue: Gareth Edwards Suite, Arms Park, Cardiff. Please join us before and after the event in the hospitality box to watch our double header rugby games vs Cardiff University. The women's game kicks off at 16:00 while the men's game beginsat 19:00. RSVP Deadline: 18 November, 2024 Gareth Baber’s distinguished coaching career spans both domestic and international arenas. Domestically, he has held key roles with Cardiff Rugby and Edinburgh Rugby. On the international stage, Gareth served as Director of Hong Kong Rugby Sevens before leading Fiji Rugby Sevens to Olympic glory, securing a Gold Medal in 2020 and a Silver Medal in 2024 as the National Programme Manager. This evening offers a rare opportunity to gain insights into creating a high-performing culture that drives success on a global scale. The session promises valuable takeaways and lessons that can be applied to our own professional and personal environments. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ar ran Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd, mae’n bleser gennyf eich gwahodd fel ein gwestai arbennig i dderbyniad diodydd a noson rwydweithio: Creu Diwylliant Perfformio Uchel yn Clash Caerdydd. Noson yng nghwmni Gareth Baber, Hyfforddwr sydd wedi ennill Medal Olympaidd Ddwbl a Chyfarwyddwr System Rygbi Met Caerdydd. Dyddiad: Dydd Mercher, Rhagfyr 11eg. Digwyddiad Gareth Baber Amser: 17:30 - 18:45. Lleoliad: Ystafell Gareth Edwards, Parc yr Arfau, Caerdydd. Ymunwch â ni cyn ac ar ôl y digwyddiad yn y blwch lletygarwch i wylio ein gemau rygbi pen dwbl yn erbyn Prifysgol Caerdydd. Mae gêm y merched yn cychwyn am 16:00 tra bod gêm y dynion yn dechrau am 19:00. RSVP: drwy’r botwm ‘archebu eich lle’. Dyddiad Cau RSVP: 18 Tachwedd, 2024. Mae gyrfa hyfforddi nodedig Gareth Baber yn ymestyn dros feysydd domestig a rhyngwladol. Yn ddomestig, mae wedi dal rolau allweddol gyda Rygbi Caerdydd a Rygbi Caeredin. Ar y llwyfan rhyngwladol, gwasanaethodd Gareth fel Cyfarwyddwr Rygbi Saith Bob Ochr Hong Kong cyn arwain Rygbi Saith Bob Ochr Fiji i ogoniant Olympaidd, gan sicrhau Medal Aur yn 2020 a Medal Arian yn 2024 fel Rheolwr Rhaglen Genedlaethol. Information Source: Cardiff Met Sport | eventbrite