by Sai In our modern age, we are always surrounded by images in all forms, whether itÔÇÖs advertising, art, or a photo accompanying an article. Everyone has seen in some form or another, a mass of immigrants being portrayed to push an anti-immigration policy. Instead of women or children, or even just individuals, large numbers of men are used, to invoke a certain feeling with … Continue reading The Power of Photography
By Ellie Hutchings Bursting with idyllic beaches, flourishing forest and home to the infamous Great Barrier Reef, itÔÇÖs no wonder that AustraliaÔÇÖs east coast is a hotspot for backpackers. In the autumn of 2017, I spent two months in Australia with my best friend. It was the trip of a lifetime and I hesitate to say that I would change anything about it, but, if … Continue reading Backpack Joyride – Australia
By Iona Middleton and Amy Layton Iona Middleton In my second year of university, I embarked on a semester abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand at the University of Otago. New Zealand was somewhere I had always wanted to visit and as soon as the Study Abroad opportunity arose, I jumped at it. The country itself is truly stunning. When I arrived in New Zealand … Continue reading Study Abroad – New Zealand and the Netherlands
By Sai With the Homeless World Cup on the way, Ffotogallery hosted an exhibition about it, showing photos taken by photographer Paul John Roberts. Having been in Paris on a documentary course, Roberts came back to the UK with the mindset of looking to make the familiar strange. After hearing of the Homeless World Cup, which coaligned with his interest in football, he got involved … Continue reading One Match | Review
By Gintare Safigulinaite Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà The production of Jesus Christ Superstar by Everyman Theatre and The Musical Company that debuted last night at the Cardiff Open Air Theatre Festival was a fantastic, ground-breaking show. The 2000-year-old moving story of the last days in the life of Jesus Christ was brought to life in a rock masterpiece without a single dialogue; just songs, one … Continue reading Jesus Christ Superstar | Theatre Review
By Sofia Brizio Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà As a die-hard fan of the film adaptation of this Broadway masterpiece, I had been dreaming of seeing Chicago live for years. So when the Kinetic School of Performing Arts invited me to review their production at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, I immediately thought it was an opportunity I couldnÔÇÖt miss. And after last … Continue reading Chicago | Theatre Review
By Sofia Brizio Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Before last night, all I knew about Kinky Boots was that itÔÇÖs already a Broadway classic even though it only premiered in 2012, and I had a rough idea of the plot. Never would I have imagined that by the end of the musicalÔÇÖs opening night at the Welsh Millennium Centre I would be shedding tears of sadness … Continue reading Kinky Boots | Theatre Review
By Sai As most people know, cr├¬pes originated in France. Specifically, in Brittany or Bretagne around the 12th century, when buckwheat arrived in France. Legend says that a housewife accidentally dropped batter on to the stove and was pleased with the result. The name Cr├¬pe is derived from the Latin name ÔÇÿCrispusÔÇÖ meaning crisp or creases, which then evolved into Crespus in the 14th … Continue reading Pancakes in Paris – Food Tours
by YL Tang I recently watched a few videos on YouTube of people trying to produce zero waste for a week. I must say their efforts are inspirational, so much so that I considered following them myself, not just for the sake of my health, but Mother Nature and the longer the better. However, it is incredibly hard to avoid packaging, especially in the current … Continue reading Zero Waste Bag Essentials
By Izzy Boulton Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Opening night at the Cardiff Open Air Theatre Festival saw the first run of ShakespeareÔÇÖs ÔÇÿMuch Ado About Nothing. Hidden in the quiet Sophia Gardens, there was a bar for the audience to enjoy a drink beforehand, as well as food vendors selling freshly cooked burgers. It was a very cosy hub to say the least, with … Continue reading Much Ado About Nothing | Theatre Review
By Katie Comer For us final years, the prospect of graduation grows ever closer. We have worked tirelessly for so long and in just over two months our hard work will be rewarded. Graduation is the chance to go all out and celebrate by splurging some money on the big day with friends and family. I have tried to take away the stress of trying … Continue reading Best Restaurants for Graduation in Cardiff 2019
By Gintare Sa Dining out with your friends or family these days has become almost an essential ritual and a great opportunity to spend time with your loved ones. However, when it comes to eating out, whilst the market is expanding to fit more dietary requirements, sometimes it can be difficult to find places to eat out for people with a gluten intolerance. This mainly … Continue reading Eating Out Without Gluten – An Impossible Task?
By Meg Hurst Bags packed, essays in the back of your mind, still be nursing that Varsity hangover? If this is you, here are some of the best sweet eats in and around Cardiff to satisfy everyoneÔÇÖs Easter cravings. Treat yourself! The One for Instagram A little out of Cathays, Blanche Bakery offers a huge range of vegan doughnuts, drinks, and brunch options. Their Easter … Continue reading The Best Spots for Sweet Easter Treats across Cardiff
By Eleanor Scales & Lindsay Smith Being homeless is never a great time – but the winter months are when people suffer the most, due to a lack of coats, clothes, blankets and shelter. Last year, it was reported that 78 homeless people died due to cold weather. We spoke to ex-homeless people – who are now living in free accommodation provided by homeless charity … Continue reading We spoke to ex-homeless people about what itÔÇÖs like to live on the streets in the yearÔÇÖs coldest months
Josh Ong – Food & Drink Editor food@quenchmag.co.uk Quench were invited to Santa Maria on St MaryÔÇÖs street to try out some of their menu. There’s no denying that within Cardiff, there lies quite the strong Italian community. From Da Mara to Calabrisella, we, as a city, are quite spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a true taste of Italy this side … Continue reading Santa Maria – Review
By Lauren Ryan When most people think of Wales, the initial thoughts that spring to mind are the likes of the countryside, rugby and the Welsh language. Yet, one thing that is very much known to a Welsh native is that Wales is not just the land of poetry and songs, it also has a beautiful and unique cuisine. Traditional welsh food, unlike other nationsÔÇÖ … Continue reading Traditional Welsh Foods (and where to find them!)
By Josh Ong Us at Quench were invited to the opening night of Da MaraÔÇÖs latest Italian import, Giro Pizza; to us non-Italian folk, in the most simple of terms, it’s all-you-can-eat Pizza for a set price. At the current time of writing this, IÔÇÖm certainly not aware of any other pizza places around Cardiff that offer the same deal, but regardless, I wonÔÇÖt complain … Continue reading Da Mara – Giro Pizza Tuesdays Review
By Rhianna Hurren-Myers Over the last 5 years we have seen an unprecedented amount of politics and policies revolving around the issue of refugees. An infamous example is Donald TrumpÔÇÖs recent ÔÇÿzero tolerance policyÔÇÖ in the United States towards any individual seeking asylum. Out of the 2,500 children labelled as, ÔÇ£unaccompanied aliensÔÇØ and separated from their parents who faced jail on arrival, 528 remain alone. … Continue reading SolidariTee comes to Cardiff
Hong Kong By Yi Lam Tang Ever since I came to Cardiff, the one thing I miss the most is food from home. As a Hong Kong┬ácitizen, the cuisine which represents me is the Hong Kong Cantonese variety. Cantonese cuisine is well regarded for using delicate seasonings to bring together the original taste of the ingredients. As a coastal region, Canton has the perfect geographical … Continue reading Food and National Identity
By Violet Thompson When people find out that IÔÇÖm transgender, the first question IÔÇÖm usually always asked is, ÔÇ£so, are you going to do the surgery?ÔÇØ It doesnÔÇÖt matter if itÔÇÖs someone IÔÇÖve known for a long time, or a complete stranger ÔÇô IÔÇÖm usually always asked about my genitals. It doesnÔÇÖt matter if itÔÇÖs in a public space, which makes the whole affair quite … Continue reading Transgender experiences are incredibly diverse and subjective, so why donÔÇÖt we acknowledge that?
