As we all know, Christmas can be an incredibly busy and stressful time of the year, but among the panic of present hunting and scouring the supermarkets for the finest biscuits, it is important to immerse yourself in the joy and festivities that Christmas brings with it. I have chosen a variety of the best places to go to enjoy a festive day-out, both in … Continue reading Festive day trips for December
By Dominika Kusnierska Christmas is that time of year when we indulge so much we can hardly step away from the table. By the time we get to eating a dessert, weÔÇÖve already devoured tonnes of Pinterest-worthy appetisers and filling mains. Or maybe it is just me? Nonetheless, it is a great idea to incorporate some healthier alternatives for those fatty snacks loaded with refined … Continue reading A Very Merry Vegan Christmas: Skinny Cut Out Biscuits Recipe
Tay Tay has come a long way since her love story Nashville days when she wrote romantic songs about how you get the girl. Country clean style music was expected, prior to 1989’s release. When we were out of the woods, a polished product of modern pop culture evolved, this love of 1989 was born. Shake (it) off the country days, our blank space was … Continue reading Christmas Countdown – Review: Taylor Swift, ‘1989’
I inherited a fondness for Irish rock band the Saw Doctors from my Dad. If you ask me, its criminal that the best known Irish Christmas song is the PoguesÔÇÖ Fairytale of New York. You canÔÇÖt beat the Saw DoctorsÔÇÖ Red Cortina (similarly, the 2010 acapella version). Few songs encompass the kind of melancholy that many feel at Christmas like Red Cortina. IÔÇÖve never seen … Continue reading Christmas Countdown – Review: The Saw Doctors, ‘Red Cortina’
On Tuesday 29th November, the Sherman Theatre opened its doors to a heart-warming and lovable family story. The Borrowers is brought to life by a vibrant and endearing cast with the perfect story for Christmas. As one of those iconic tales from everyoneÔÇÖs childhood, you never outgrow the thrill of The Borrowers, of tiny people living under the floorboards and a whole new world which … Continue reading Review: The Borrowers, The Sherman Theatre
Author: Kirby Evans Supporting Frank Turner on his UK tour, ├ësme Patterson welcomes the audience with some feminist┬ápunk-cross-indie-cross-country vibes. IÔÇÖve spent a while trying to compare her and her backing band to other artists but the truth of it is, sheÔÇÖs got a pretty unique sound. A seemingly delicate woman steps out on stage┬áand releases a powerful collection of empowering songs. This phenomenal woman has … Continue reading INTERVIEW: ├ëÔÇïsme Patterson
Precarious jokes about his name aside (Will Joseph actually Cook?), this London-based musicianÔÇÖs wonderfully mature and unique offering of alternative pop music solidifies his place as most definitely a ÔÇÿone to watchÔÇÖ. I happened to stumble upon Will Joseph Cook on Spotify, along with many others so it seems. Infectiously good tracks such as ÔÇÿTake Me DancingÔÇÖ and ÔÇÿGirls Like MeÔÇÖ are amassing millions … Continue reading Christmas Countdown – Introducing: Will Joseph Cook
The Snow Queen, Thursday 1st December, Weston Studio at Wales Millennium Centre. Reviewer: Hannah Hopkins.┬á Photography: Jonathan Dunn Last night was the opening night of Hijinx OdysseyÔÇÖs The Snow Queen, directed by Jon Dafydd-Kidd. Hijinx Odyssey is an inclusive community group for adults, brought together by their passion for performing, as well as the amateur arm of the Welsh theatre company, Hijinx. This was a … Continue reading Review: The Snow Queen, Wales Millennium Centre
Calling all creators: do you want an opportunity for your work to be in print!? Each year Quench publishes its annual arts supplement magazine; T┼À Celf, and we are now looking for submissions! We are after contributions from Cardiff University students (both undergrad and postgrad) in the form of photography, poetry, prose and artworks (both digital and traditional mediums). If chosen your contribution will be … Continue reading T┼À Celf 2016/17
After selling out two shows at LondonÔÇÖs Eventim Apollo, and our very own Cardiff SU (along with many other venues on the way), Jack Garratt has had quite the year. Not only has he had a stellar tour that has seen him take on the world, but the young artist also won the Brits CriticsÔÇÖ Choice Award as well as the BBC Sound of … Continue reading Christmas Countdown – Review: Jack Garratt – ÔÇÿPhaseÔÇÖ
A Christmas Carol, Tuesday 29th November, New Theatre. Reviewer: Faith Clarke On Tuesday night the doors opened to A Christmas Carol, performed by the Orbit Theatre group and directed and choreographed by Rob Thorne Jnr. and Nicola Boyd-Anderson, respectively. The performance was charismatic and warming ÔÇô a step back in time to the Dickensian streets of London, perfectly accentuated by the enchanting red and gold … Continue reading Review: A Christmas Carol, New Theatre
By Deirbhile McQuillan This is a great recipe for both vegetarian or meat lovers. It all depends on the ravioli you want! Ingredients: Packet of ready-made ravioli (cheese is a good choice, but you could pick your favourite filling), 850g 1 jar lasagne or pasta sauce, 700g 250g spinach chopped (you can use frozen spinach as long as it’s defrosted and excess water squeezed out) … Continue reading Student Friendly Recipes: Ravioli Lasagna
By Deirbhile McQuillan When youÔÇÖre away at university, one of the biggest issues students can have is cooking easy and cheap recipes. ThereÔÇÖs so much temptation to just order in a big takeout and get rid of all the hassle! But cooking delicious, budget friendly dishes doesn’t always have to be a time consuming activity. Here┬áDeirbhile McQuillan shares with us her easy recipe for a … Continue reading Student Friendly Recipes: Easy MacÔÇÖnÔÇÖCheese
Author:┬áSean Kirkpatrick Our forgotten leader of the alternative music scene returns with an LP reminiscent of the pure talent of a young English boy that time forgot. The prodigal son has truly returned. Doherty, returns to us older, wiser and seemingly more reflective with his new album `Hamburg DemonstrationsÔÇÖ. The reference to the German homeland comes after Doherty was referred to Clouds Hill Recordings having … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Pete Doherty, ‘Hamburg Demonstrations’
I was sitting in a small room in the Louisiana, Bristol with Clean Cut Kid, set to support Fickle Friends. Only a small band at the time, the band were aiming to bring their scouse charm to forefront the music scene. After catching their set, I was adamant I had found a goldmine after listening to Mike Halls distinctive voice combined with their feel good, … Continue reading INTERVIEW: Clean Cut Kid
Walter IuzzolinoÔÇÖs series on Channel 4 ÔÇô Walter Presents ÔÇô selects the most popular, critically acclaimed television dramas from around the world, allowing anyone with a laptop and Wi-Fi in Britain to falsely feel like they are cultured through watching handpicked shows (such as SpainÔÇÖs Locked Up to Belgian black-comedy thriller The Out-Laws) for free on Channel 4ÔÇÖs streaming service All 4. Each week Sinead … Continue reading Foreign TV Review: Kabul Kitchen
Prague is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever visited, and is definitely achievable to do in just a few (albeit very busy) days. To start the adventure, The Czech Inn was a perfect hostel for young travellers, offering 24-hour reception, super friendly staff, a cheap bar and an underground 32-person dorm room. ┬áThat may sound like a lot of people, but it … Continue reading Explore: Prague
With so much hype around coffee shops’ specialist Christmas drinks, sussing out the overall winner makes for a guilt-free reason to┬áwork your way through the entire menu… Here, Gabbi Wan tours them, all in the name of research! By Gabbi Wan We may only be part way through November but Christmas has well and truly arrived on the high street with everywhere lit up with … Continue reading Battle of the Christmas Coffees
Whether you’ll be bargain hunting on the high street at 9am sharp or be glued to your screen for online deals, we’ve got you covered! Get note taking folks, here are our top 8 pro tips and trix to spend your pay-day ┬ú┬ú┬ú wisely: 1. Research, research and research Teleportation is sadly not yet a thing and so you canÔÇÖt be in 5 places at … Continue reading 8 Black Friday Hacks
The Full Monty, Tuesday 22rd November, Wales Millennium Centre. Reviewer:┬áHannah Stait Sparks were flying in the Wales Millennium Centre this week as thousands flocked to see a bunch of incredibly talented actors get their kit off in homage to the BAFTA winning 1997 classic film The Full Monty! Winner of the UK Theatre Award for Best Touring Production, this show was nothing short of belly … Continue reading Review: The Full Monty, Wales Millennium Centre
