Food

Warming Drinks to See You Through the Winter

Words by Shubhangi Dua All equipped for the white season with fuzzy socks, uggs, north face jacket and a woolen muffler, you definitely need a cup of hot drink to compliment the eskimo inspired outfit and warm your numb gloved hands. WhatÔÇÖs better than a hot chocolate, gingerbread Latte, Matcha and espresso, maybe topped with heavy whipped cream, a dash of cinnamon, nutmeg or chocolate? … Continue reading Warming Drinks to See You Through the Winter

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Travel

24 Hours In… Sofia, New Years Eve Edition!

ðÖð¥ÐÇð┤ð░ð¢ (Jordan), a middle-aged man working in a 24/7 small market down our Airbnb, told us how Serdica came to be Sofia thanks to a legendary Christian widow called Sofia, who had three beautiful daughters whose names were those of the three Christian virtues: Faith, Hope and Love. At the end of the Turkish dominion, the country became part of the Christian Orthodox Church and … Continue reading 24 Hours In… Sofia, New Years Eve Edition!

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Culture

Review | The Circus of Horrors

By Rachel Nurse ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà ÔÇ£Tonight was the fright of my life!ÔÇØ First seen in Glastonbury Festival in 1995, the Circus of Horrors is certainly not a show for children or the fainthearted. No, it is a brilliant show for horror loving adults or adrenaline junkies. Belonging to the latter category, I could not wait to witness the spooky dreamscapes and unearthly and astonishingly talented individuals. … Continue reading Review | The Circus of Horrors

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Food

The Little Man Coffee Company | Review

Words by Angharad May I donÔÇÖt want to make this review about me, but I would like to start off with a little personal background, to set the scene. ┬áAs someone who struggles with often crippling anxiety, I try to set myself challenges, which to most people seem mundane, everyday tasks, but to me, they are huge hurdles to constantly battle in order to overcome. … Continue reading The Little Man Coffee Company | Review

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Features

BackLASH Following Speculations Over ÔÇÿRugby Lad CultureÔÇÖ

As current university news is saturated with talk of the ÔÇÿrugby lad cultureÔÇÖ it is not surprising that there appears to have been much back-and-forth on the topic. Each year the same debate springs up which suggests that whilst it is not getting any worse, it is also not getting any better. So why does this ruby-playing cohort continue to cause controversy? With some people … Continue reading BackLASH Following Speculations Over ÔÇÿRugby Lad CultureÔÇÖ

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Download, Video Games

Quench’s Top eSports Picks of 2018

By Ashley Sterio and Mike O’Brien | Overwatch Overwatch is a colourful, diverse, and brilliantly tactical team shooter – though calling it a shooter doesnÔÇÖt do the gameÔÇÖs breadth justice. Each hero plays like a character from a completely different game – from Reinhardt, the hammer-wielding behemoth, to Tracer, the time-bending akimbo adventurer, thereÔÇÖs a character for all skill levels and gameplay types. They each … Continue reading Quench’s Top eSports Picks of 2018

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Culture

Review | Cinderella

By Hayat Gorraine ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Cinderella, you shall go to the ball! And, with the arrival of the Russian State Ballet and Siberian Orchestra in Cardiff, on their seventeenth UK tour so can the rest of us! Performed in St David’s Hall, this age-old romance┬ásees the exploited Cinderella lifted from the depths of despair to a royal happily ever after. Despite the thousands of renditions of … Continue reading Review | Cinderella

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Culture

Review | Swan Lake

By Abbie Rands ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà TchaikovskyÔÇÖs ballet, Swan Lake is the first of four shows being performed by the world renowned Russian ballet company in Cardiff this December-January. If you have the chance to catch one, do so; the experience is absolutely magical. I must confess that going in, my knowledge of Swan Lake came from the Barbie adaptation, which is not exactly true to form. … Continue reading Review | Swan Lake

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Film & TV

Our Films of 2018

2018 has been a majorly important year in cinema, with spine-tingling horror, stunning Afrofuturism and sequels galore all gracing the big screen over the past 12 months. With such a bounty of potential candidates, therefore, our Quench contributors are faced with an incredibly tough job in deciding upon their ‘film of the year’. Caleb Carter┬áon┬áFirst Reformed Paul Schrader is obsessed with martyrs. Since the birth … Continue reading Our Films of 2018

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Food

Quick and Easy Budget Friendly Christmas Dinners

By Manavi Mehrotra As a fascinated observer of Christmas, IÔÇÖve seen and adored the magic of it. How it brings together families and friends, how thereÔÇÖs a warm scent of comfort that hugs the air, and of course, the food. My astute observation has highlighted the importance of the traditional apple pie: a delicious tart enveloping crushed apples which is often served hot. As a … Continue reading Quick and Easy Budget Friendly Christmas Dinners

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Music

Introducing Milgi Sessions: a live music experience alike no other in Cardiff

by Dylan Graham Monday 3rd of December saw the launch of Milgi Sessions, a brand new live music experience alike no other in Cardiff. Based in a cosy yurt in the back-yard of Milgi Restaurant on City Road, the event will take place on the first Monday of every month, with each edition consisting of a studio session and a live performance from 3 different … Continue reading Introducing Milgi Sessions: a live music experience alike no other in Cardiff

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Culture

Review | The Snow Maiden

As the weather is getting colder, my heart was warmed by The Russian State Ballet Of SiberiaÔÇÖs magical performance of the Snow Maiden. This took the audience on a journey, transporting them from their felt lines seats to a fantasy domain yonder to our very own. As I entered the auditorium the orchestra were warming up, creating a feeling of festive excitement and wintery wonder … Continue reading Review | The Snow Maiden

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Features

What is White Privilege?

Poppy Jennings White privilege is sending out your CV when applying for jobs and not having to worry about whether your name sounds foreign. ItÔÇÖs not being sent home on your first day of school because your dreadlocks, cornrows, braids, or afro are disrupting other kidsÔÇÖ learning. ItÔÇÖs being able to drive down the street in a nice car without people suspecting you stole it. … Continue reading What is White Privilege?

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Food

Curado Bar | Review

Words by Katie Comer Once again, my love affair with tapas continues, but this time in Cardiff. Situated off of St MaryÔÇÖs street, Curado Bar is contemporary bar and deli serves food and drink typical of northern Spain. Boasting a great selection of cured meats, cheeses, wines and cocktails they also offer delicious home cooked items from the kitchen. Although I would consider their dishes … Continue reading Curado Bar | Review

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Film & TV

Doctor Who – A Promising Season of Change

I have watched Doctor Who since it returned over a decade ago, IÔÇÖve read the comics and the novelisations, IÔÇÖve worn thee wristband every day since I bought it, the best sound in the universe is the TARDIS materialising and IÔÇÖll fight anyone who says otherwise. IÔÇÖm a little bit of a fan. This year to much excitement, and no small amount of trepidation Doctor … Continue reading Doctor Who – A Promising Season of Change

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Culture

Beauty and the Beast | Theatre Review

ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà By Abby Wilson Beauty and the Beast Hits New Theatre, Cardiff with a Bang! Are you ready for this yearÔÇÖs panto? Oh no youÔÇÖre not? Oh yes you are! An all-time favourite Disney classic, Beauty and the Beast, featuring some of our most-loved famous faces comes to the New Theatre, Cardiff, for the holiday season. Packed full of laughter and music, with happiness and … Continue reading Beauty and the Beast | Theatre Review

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Culture

Matilda | Theatre Review

ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Words by Mel Lynch Based on the book by the infamous Roald Dahl, Matilda the Musical has arrived at the Millennium centre with an explosive bang of magical mischief. The transition from book to stage wasnÔÇÖt as smooth as many may think, where it took seven years to be completed ÔÇô significantly longer than it took to write the book. Over the years the … Continue reading Matilda | Theatre Review

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