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Thursday, 21 June 2012
A Vision Network comments on Medieval Festival at Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle was transformed into a display of pomp and pageantry during the weekend as a popular medieval festival returned to the capital. As thousands of people gathered into the historic building for the fifth ‘joust’ event, they were greeted by the sound of hooves and horses, medieval songs and the thud of swords striking against shields. Persistent rain made the festivities damper than expected on Saturday; thankfully the residents made the most of the Sunday sunshine and filled the castle to bursting. A source from A Vision Network has said, “It is always a good idea to have a bit of fun during the weekend and the medieval festival is a great way to have fun.”
The jousting demonstrations performed by the Knights of Royal England left many children awestruck; many children were fully clad in medieval garb. Others heard grizzly medical tales from the medieval surgeon while others attended juggling and diablo lessons. As well as the jousting there were a host of other historic activities on show, from a giant catapult demonstration, jesters telling stories, battle re-enactments, historic cooking displays, falconry shows and roaming minstrels. “It is fantastic to hear everyone had fun with the amount of entertainment that was provided. It is always a good thing if the event peaks people’s interests in history,” said a source for A Vision Network.
Families also got the chance to explore the castle’s imposing keep and venture into the castle walls, which had been transformed back into World War Two air raid shelters. New for this year was the appearance of a huge dragon, with children were invited to join the dragon procession through the castle. Hundreds of people were also allowed to use their tickets from Saturday on Sunday due to the bad weather on the previous day. Castle manager Kevin Burt has said that there had been more than 5,000 people attending the event during the weekend. A Vision Network has said, “This festival was definitely a highlight for Cardiff and it is great to hear that so many people turned out for the event. We at A Vision Network hope that everyone enjoyed themselves during the two day event and can’t wait for next year’s festival.”
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The jousting demonstrations performed by the Knights of Royal England left many children awestruck; many children were fully clad in medieval garb. Others heard grizzly medical tales from the medieval surgeon while others attended juggling and diablo lessons. As well as the jousting there were a host of other historic activities on show, from a giant catapult demonstration, jesters telling stories, battle re-enactments, historic cooking displays, falconry shows and roaming minstrels. “It is fantastic to hear everyone had fun with the amount of entertainment that was provided. It is always a good thing if the event peaks people’s interests in history,” said a source for A Vision Network.
Families also got the chance to explore the castle’s imposing keep and venture into the castle walls, which had been transformed back into World War Two air raid shelters. New for this year was the appearance of a huge dragon, with children were invited to join the dragon procession through the castle. Hundreds of people were also allowed to use their tickets from Saturday on Sunday due to the bad weather on the previous day. Castle manager Kevin Burt has said that there had been more than 5,000 people attending the event during the weekend. A Vision Network has said, “This festival was definitely a highlight for Cardiff and it is great to hear that so many people turned out for the event. We at A Vision Network hope that everyone enjoyed themselves during the two day event and can’t wait for next year’s festival.”
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/
A Vision Network On ATMs To Operate Without A Card
A Vision Network a sales and marketing company based in Cardiff were excited by this new development in ATMs and mobile apps. Customers who use the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) or NatWest mobile banking app can now request cash, up to £100, via their smartphone.They are given a six-digit code to enter into an ATM to release the cash instead of using your bank card. “Such a helpful and great idea which will become bigger in the near future.” Stated a source from A Vision Network.
A similar system has been developed by cash machine operator NCR. This requires users to scan a barcode to withdraw the money.The services are the latest developments in a long-predicted move towards the smartphone becoming a digital wallet. Barcodes and scanning seem to becoming more applicable and found everywhere, I like the idea of being able to use my phone as a digital wallet instead of using my standard wallet everyday.” Said the director at A Vision Network.
RBS said that its new system would help customers who had forgotten their bank cards, or who wished to send cash to family members in a hurry.It would also allow the people to leave their wallets at home in favour of taking a mobile phone, it suggested."It is a really simple and secure way to help our customers get cash whenever and wherever they need it," said Ben Green, head of mobile at RBS and NatWest.
The service is available to customers who have downloaded the bank's free app and use the 8,000 RBS, NatWest or Tesco branded ATMs in the UK. Some 2.6 million people have installed it on their smartphone so far, the bank said.At present, customers using a card can withdraw up to £300. Initially the limit on the cardless withdrawal will be £100.
This basically will try to prevent thieves from looking over the user's shoulder to steal the code and access their account information. The system is an extension of a RBS service that allowed people whose card had been stolen to access emergency cash from an ATM. “I like the idea of how the app will stop thieves from seeing the code to access the account, But I will also like to see the app develop in the near future.” A source from A Vision Network.
A similar system has been developed by cash machine operator NCR. This requires users to scan a barcode to withdraw the money.The services are the latest developments in a long-predicted move towards the smartphone becoming a digital wallet. Barcodes and scanning seem to becoming more applicable and found everywhere, I like the idea of being able to use my phone as a digital wallet instead of using my standard wallet everyday.” Said the director at A Vision Network.
RBS said that its new system would help customers who had forgotten their bank cards, or who wished to send cash to family members in a hurry.It would also allow the people to leave their wallets at home in favour of taking a mobile phone, it suggested."It is a really simple and secure way to help our customers get cash whenever and wherever they need it," said Ben Green, head of mobile at RBS and NatWest.
The service is available to customers who have downloaded the bank's free app and use the 8,000 RBS, NatWest or Tesco branded ATMs in the UK. Some 2.6 million people have installed it on their smartphone so far, the bank said.At present, customers using a card can withdraw up to £300. Initially the limit on the cardless withdrawal will be £100.
This basically will try to prevent thieves from looking over the user's shoulder to steal the code and access their account information. The system is an extension of a RBS service that allowed people whose card had been stolen to access emergency cash from an ATM. “I like the idea of how the app will stop thieves from seeing the code to access the account, But I will also like to see the app develop in the near future.” A source from A Vision Network.
A Vision Network Comment On Cardiff Festival Launched In The Bay
A Vision Network, a Cardiff-based sales and marketing company, were recently pleased to hear of the launch of the capitals annual arts festival. The Cardiff Festival, now in its 26th year, aims to showcase another season of diverse events for local families and tourists. Organisers and sponsors gathered at St David’s Hotel & Spa in Cardiff Bay yesterday afternoon to officially launch the packed programme of events planned for the city.
“The Cardiff Festival is always amazing fun,” said our source at A Vision Network, “There's so much going on, and it's a great chance to get out and see the city, and have a fun time checking out all the events.”
Organisers have planned a total of 21 events for this year’s festival, which runs for three months from Saturday, June 2 until September 2. The city will officially celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee as part of the festival, as well as making the most of the capital’s involvement in the Olympics.
Cardiff council leader Heather Joyce said: “I am very pleased to be launching what will be a special Cardiff Festival this year. I am delighted that there are so many landmark and historic events joining the festival in my first year, it may be a few years before we have Olympic and Jubilee events within the programme again. Alongside new and exciting events, old favourites will return to keep residents of Cardiff entertained and brings tourists from across the UK and beyond to our fantastic and vibrant capital city.”
Cardiff will host a Big Lunch event on St Mary Street on Sunday, June 3, as part of the city’s Jubilee celebrations. The city centre will also play host to full day of music, comedy and sports entertainment to mark the very first event of the London 2012 Olympic Games – a women’s football match featuring Team GB on July 25 at the Millennium Stadium.
“It's a real boost to the profile of Cardiff every year,” said our source from A Vision Network, “People come from all over to the city to experience the festival, and we hope this year will be no different, as the festival looks to be one of the best yet.”
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“The Cardiff Festival is always amazing fun,” said our source at A Vision Network, “There's so much going on, and it's a great chance to get out and see the city, and have a fun time checking out all the events.”
Organisers have planned a total of 21 events for this year’s festival, which runs for three months from Saturday, June 2 until September 2. The city will officially celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee as part of the festival, as well as making the most of the capital’s involvement in the Olympics.
Cardiff council leader Heather Joyce said: “I am very pleased to be launching what will be a special Cardiff Festival this year. I am delighted that there are so many landmark and historic events joining the festival in my first year, it may be a few years before we have Olympic and Jubilee events within the programme again. Alongside new and exciting events, old favourites will return to keep residents of Cardiff entertained and brings tourists from across the UK and beyond to our fantastic and vibrant capital city.”
Cardiff will host a Big Lunch event on St Mary Street on Sunday, June 3, as part of the city’s Jubilee celebrations. The city centre will also play host to full day of music, comedy and sports entertainment to mark the very first event of the London 2012 Olympic Games – a women’s football match featuring Team GB on July 25 at the Millennium Stadium.
“It's a real boost to the profile of Cardiff every year,” said our source from A Vision Network, “People come from all over to the city to experience the festival, and we hope this year will be no different, as the festival looks to be one of the best yet.”
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A Vision Network Comment On New University Hospital Of Wales Park And Ride Scheme
A new park and ride bus service to the University Hospital of Wales is set to be launched on Monday, May 14, in a bid to ease parking problems at the site. A Vision Network heard that the new service, which will be run in partnership with Cardiff council, the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Newport Transport. It aims to provide staff, patients and visitors with an affordable and convenient way of getting to and from the hospital. It is hoped the service will also help ease traffic congestion at the hospital’s Heath Park site by providing buses that are flexible, regular and low-cost.
“This should prove to be a really helpful service,” said a spokesperson from A Vision Network, a Cardiff-based sales and marketing company, “There has always been problems with parking in the area, and this will really alleviate that.”
Scott Pearson, managing director of Newport Transport, said: “Everyone involved has recognised the need and importance of a park and ride service to the hospital to help offer more public transport opportunities to users and staff, as well as easing congestion and pressure on parking spaces.”
The service will run from the Pentwyn Park and Ride East site, off junction 30 of the M48, where a special area has been designated for parking and using the bus. The service timetable takes into account staff’s shift patterns with the first bus leaving Pentwyn at 6.30am. The service will operate every 20 minutes with a journey time from the park and ride site to the hospital of just seven minutes. The last bus will leave the hospital at 8.17pm. Users will be charged £1 to park their car and £1 per person for a return ticket to use the bus.
Our source at A Vision Network said, “It’s not only going to help the parking problems, but these services in general are really good for the environment. You see so many people driving to work with one person in one car, and the benefits to the environment, and to peoples wallets, of switching to public transport are very noticeable.”
Concessionary pass holders will be able to use the bus for free and only have to pay to park their car. The service will feature brand new buses with low-level flooring, CCTV and complimentary newspapers.
“This should prove to be a really helpful service,” said a spokesperson from A Vision Network, a Cardiff-based sales and marketing company, “There has always been problems with parking in the area, and this will really alleviate that.”
Scott Pearson, managing director of Newport Transport, said: “Everyone involved has recognised the need and importance of a park and ride service to the hospital to help offer more public transport opportunities to users and staff, as well as easing congestion and pressure on parking spaces.”
The service will run from the Pentwyn Park and Ride East site, off junction 30 of the M48, where a special area has been designated for parking and using the bus. The service timetable takes into account staff’s shift patterns with the first bus leaving Pentwyn at 6.30am. The service will operate every 20 minutes with a journey time from the park and ride site to the hospital of just seven minutes. The last bus will leave the hospital at 8.17pm. Users will be charged £1 to park their car and £1 per person for a return ticket to use the bus.
Our source at A Vision Network said, “It’s not only going to help the parking problems, but these services in general are really good for the environment. You see so many people driving to work with one person in one car, and the benefits to the environment, and to peoples wallets, of switching to public transport are very noticeable.”
Concessionary pass holders will be able to use the bus for free and only have to pay to park their car. The service will feature brand new buses with low-level flooring, CCTV and complimentary newspapers.
A Vision Network comments on awareness of type one diabetes
Teenager Marcus Burch has not only had to learn how to manage his diabetes but lobbies MPs to raise awareness of the condition. Not many teenage boys could say they had been to Parliament to help lobby MPs about something they feel passionately about. A source close to A Vision Network said “This is rather touching as diabetes affects more people every year and to spread news about it is vital.” “What Marcus us doing can be very effective if he gets the right backing, so taking his speech straight to parliament is the best way to be recognised.”
The 16-year-old who is currently studying his A-levels at Eton College but is from Cyncoed, Cardiff, has just been part of the charity’s campaign group who visited Westminster to talk about their experiences and highlight the impact of the condition. Marcus said “We have always worked with diabetes charities so when this opportunity with JDRF came up, I really wanted to be a part of it. I hope that through this Parliament we can build some lasting momentum towards searching for a cure. It’s great to be doing something proactive and it’s a chance to consolidate and push forward with MPs here. “It is clear to any reader that Marcus’s passion runs high when it comes to finding a cure for type one diabetes. What is clear to me is that Marcus has to battles to fight. One is diabetes the other is raising awareness for diabetes.” said A Vision Network.
Marcus said “Going to Westminster has really opened my eyes. It allows us to show others the ups and downs of diabetes and that’s very invigorating. Marcus was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of seven when he complained to his parents about being thirsty all the time. His mother, Lis, 46, said: “He had shown all the signs he was going to the toilet more often and just generally feeling unwell. Thankfully, the care we received was marvellous.”
The 16-year-old who is currently studying his A-levels at Eton College but is from Cyncoed, Cardiff, has just been part of the charity’s campaign group who visited Westminster to talk about their experiences and highlight the impact of the condition. Marcus said “We have always worked with diabetes charities so when this opportunity with JDRF came up, I really wanted to be a part of it. I hope that through this Parliament we can build some lasting momentum towards searching for a cure. It’s great to be doing something proactive and it’s a chance to consolidate and push forward with MPs here. “It is clear to any reader that Marcus’s passion runs high when it comes to finding a cure for type one diabetes. What is clear to me is that Marcus has to battles to fight. One is diabetes the other is raising awareness for diabetes.” said A Vision Network.
Marcus said “Going to Westminster has really opened my eyes. It allows us to show others the ups and downs of diabetes and that’s very invigorating. Marcus was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of seven when he complained to his parents about being thirsty all the time. His mother, Lis, 46, said: “He had shown all the signs he was going to the toilet more often and just generally feeling unwell. Thankfully, the care we received was marvellous.”
A Vision Network Comment On Water-Ski And Wakeboard Park Planned For Cardiff City Centre
A Vision Network were excited to hear today about a water-ski and wakeboard park which will open in Cardiff city centre under new plans. The 735-metre-long cable-tow water ski system is being planned for East Bute Dock, next to the Atlantic Wharf housing development in Butetown. The 153-year-old dock, once at the heart of South Wales’ industrial revolution, is currently only occasionally used for events such as dragon boat racing. Cardiff Bay Wakeboarding this week submitted a planning application to Cardiff council. If the plans are approved, operations director Gareth Stevenson hopes the facility will open next March.
“It would be a really great addition to the already exciting city centre,” said our source at A Vision Network, “It would be great for tourism, as well as just being a lot of fun for the local residents.”
Mr Stevenson, a 41-year-old wakeboarding enthusiast from Rhiwbina, said it would be the first water-ski park in the world to be located in a city centre. He said accessibility, nearby transport links and shelter from the wind made it the ideal location. Tests of the water also showed it was good quality, he added.
“Being in the city centre people will be able to turn-up in whatever they are wearing, hire the equipment, have a session and then go on with their day,” Mr Stevenson said, “We will be able to run nine people at one time and it’s far cheaper and more accessible than skiing behind a boat. Anybody can have a go, as long as you have the strength to hold onto the cable.”
The idea is that skiers will be taken on an exhilarating three-lap ride of the circuit at 18 miles per hour, with “kickers” and “sliders” for more advanced wakeboarders. It will operate from late March to the end of October each year. Mr Stevenson said it would be suitable for beginners aged as young as nine through to experienced skiers.
Our source at A Vision Network, a Cardiff-based sales and marketing company said, “I’ll definitely be giving it a go. I know a lot of people who would get a lot of enjoyment from something like this.”
“It would be a really great addition to the already exciting city centre,” said our source at A Vision Network, “It would be great for tourism, as well as just being a lot of fun for the local residents.”
Mr Stevenson, a 41-year-old wakeboarding enthusiast from Rhiwbina, said it would be the first water-ski park in the world to be located in a city centre. He said accessibility, nearby transport links and shelter from the wind made it the ideal location. Tests of the water also showed it was good quality, he added.
“Being in the city centre people will be able to turn-up in whatever they are wearing, hire the equipment, have a session and then go on with their day,” Mr Stevenson said, “We will be able to run nine people at one time and it’s far cheaper and more accessible than skiing behind a boat. Anybody can have a go, as long as you have the strength to hold onto the cable.”
The idea is that skiers will be taken on an exhilarating three-lap ride of the circuit at 18 miles per hour, with “kickers” and “sliders” for more advanced wakeboarders. It will operate from late March to the end of October each year. Mr Stevenson said it would be suitable for beginners aged as young as nine through to experienced skiers.
Our source at A Vision Network, a Cardiff-based sales and marketing company said, “I’ll definitely be giving it a go. I know a lot of people who would get a lot of enjoyment from something like this.”
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