BANKING HALL HOSTS FANTASTIC EVENT

The Old NatWest Building Banking Hall opened its doors to the Public Affairs Cymru Summer Reception yesterday – and what a wonderful reception it was!

Mick Antoniw AM, Chair of the Standards of Conduct Committee, was the guest speaker and further entertainment was provided by the fantastic Cardiff-based Keith Little Jazz Band, who made the evening go with a swing!

Everybody seemed to have a great time and all agreed that the refurbished venue looked stunning.

If you would like to hire the Banking Hall for a similar event contact us on 07753 827886 or email info@expertlease.co.uk



MULTICULTURAL MELA IN CARDIFF BAY

Cardiff Multicultural Mela 15^th July 12pm - 6pm

Every summer since 2007 Cardiff Bay has hosted a multicultural festival also known as a Mela. 

The festival is a free and aims to attract a diverse cultural mix. Music, dance, food and other aspects of mainstream culture can found at this popular summer event. 

There will be a number of stalls with information to benefit Cardiff’s diverse communities. These stalls include Health, Wellbeing, Housing, Training, Employment and more.

The aims of the Cardiff Multicultural Mela

To act as a showcase for the arts, particularly performing arts such as regional dance and music. To be a platform for local artists of all ages and cultures.

To further racial and cultural harmony by celebrating the cultural diversity of all of Cardiff's cultural and ethnic communities.

To advance general public understanding of ethnic and cultural values by providing an opportunity for exploration and learning about traditions, beliefs, art & music.

To provide a forum for business enterprises to exhibit and promote a wide variety of goods and services.

To organise other musical and community events.

We are looking forward to this annual celebration at Cardiff’s Bay Roald Dahl Plass. Hope you enjoy it too!

PUTTING THE BUILDING IN THE PICTURE

Local artist Holley Davey recently used 113-116 Bute Street as a location for her latest piece of work.

She will be exhibiting Friday April 16th in the main banking hall. "You smile, I wave" is from 6-8pm, with a performance at 6.30pm.

The Old NatWest Building is available for a range of events - short or long-term hire. Please get in touch to find out how we can meet your requirements.

DOCTOR WHO'S FAN FAVOURITE FILMED HERE!

Doctor Who episode 'Blink' has been nominated as the second best episode of all time by fans in the latest edition of Doctor Who Magazine. Beating off Daleks, Cybermen and other time travelling tales of adventure, Blink came second only to 'The Caves of Androzani' starring the fifth Doctor, Peter Davison.

The Old NatWest Building has had the honour of standing in for a police station in the episode.
Blink tells the story of Sally Sparrow (Carey Mulligan) who unwittingly becomes involved in a race to save the Doctor (David Tennant) and his companion (Freema Agyeman) from the 'Weeping Angels'. These statue-like monsters can only move when nobody is looking, which is why the Doctor warns Sally "...the angels are coming for you but listen; your life could depend on this. Don't blink, don't even blink! Blink and you're dead. They're fast, faster than you can believe. Don't turn your back, don't look away, and don't blink!..'

Written by Steven Moffat, Blink was well-received by critics and won the BAFTA Craft and BAFTA Cymru awards for best writer and a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form.

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