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  Cardiff (city) - MSN Encarta
Cardiff (city) (Welsh, Caerdydd), capital city of Wales, administrative centre of the unitary authority of Cardiff county, at the mouths of the Taff and Ely rivers on the Bristol Channel.
Cardiff Arms Park rugby ground has been replaced by a new stadium (the Millennium Stadium) costing over £100 million (US$150 million), which hosted both the opening ceremony and the final of the Rugby Union World Cup 1999 and games in the Cricket World Cup 1999.
Close by is Cardiff Castle, reconstructed in the 19th century by William Burges for the Marquis of Bute.
uk.encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761559683/Cardiff_(city).html   (926 words)

  
 Cardiff: Touring Wales on Britannia
But Cardiff was already by far the largest city in Wales, with a population over 300,000, and its impressive modern-baroque Civic Center was as fine a collection of buildings as could be seen in Europe.
South Wales became, almost overnight, the chief iron and coal producing region of Britain, and the city of Cardiff was ideally situated at the base of the five great coal valleys, to serve as their port.
Cardiff was also the 1999 venue for one of the most important sporting events in the world, the World Rugby Cup championships.
www.britannia.com /tours/wales/cardiff.html   (1080 words)

  
 A History of Cardiff
Cardiff had a population of between 1,500 and 2,000 in the Middle Ages.
In the 16th and 17th centuries most of the foreign trade of Cardiff was with France and the Channel Islands.
At the beginning of the 21st century attractions in Cardiff include the new Mermaid Quay, which is famous for its restaurants, the Oval Basin and the Atlantic Wharf Leisure Village.
www.localhistories.org /Cardiff.html   (1300 words)

  
 Temple of Peace, Cardiff - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Temple of Peace (full name: Welsh National Temple of Peace and Health) is a non-religious civic building in the centre of Cardiff, Wales.
The architect of the Temple of Peace and Health was Sir Percy Thomas, who was awarded the Bronze medal from the Royal Institute of British Architects for its design.
The Temple of Peace and Health was chosen because it was close to a venue which was to be used for a conference to discuss the Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Temple_of_Peace,_Cardiff   (1250 words)

  
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Interestingly, when the Peace Mala was launched in the Temple of Peace in Cardiff on Wednesday 27th November 2002, a double rainbow appeared in the sky after the ceremonies had finished.
The Peace Mala comprises of fourteen coloured beads with a central white or frosted white bead strung between symbolic knots.
Each Peace Mala bracelet comes with a small explanatory colour booklet of the religions represented on the mala and their message of peace and tolerance.
www.peacemala.org.uk /beads.html   (732 words)

  
 Jill Evans MEP - jillevans.net Speeches
As Secretary of the Peace Society he was in the forefront in peace conferences in Brussels, Paris and Frankfurt and as a member of parliament he used every opportunity to promote the cause of peace.
Then peace and justice groups have sprung up like seeds of hope throughout Wales, not only to object to the war but also to foster international understanding and change attitudes towards conflict and oppression.
The topic of the meeting was the fight against oppression and she said it was impossible to differentiate between her struggle for peace and the struggle for her country and language.
www.jillevans.net /sp0803.html   (3928 words)

  
 Diversity & Dialogue   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Community Peace Garden is situated in the grounds of Community House Presbyterian Church in Newport and provides a wonderful space for peace-making activities involving people of all faiths in the community.
Peace Mala is an ethically guided 'non profit taking' organisation which was set up in 2002 to address the rising prejudice, Islamophobia and religious intolerance post 9/11 in the local community.
It is intended that the sale of the Bespoke Peace Malas will fund an annual Award for Youth, where young members of faith groups, schools, youth clubs and other centres of learning can enter the competition to produce a project which shares and promotes the vision of the Peace Mala.
www.savethechildren.org.uk /diversityanddialogue/wales.html   (797 words)

  
 WCIA
Located in Cardiff’s Civic Centre the Temple of Peace is an ideal location for professional or social events.
In 1998 the Temple of Peace was one of the main venues for the European Council’s Summit Meeting.
Situated opposite the picturesque Alexandria Gardens and within 2 minutes of Cardiff Registry Office the Temple of Peace is an ideal location for a wedding reception or party.
www.wcia.org.uk /dsp_facilities.cfm?Page=whoarewe%E2%8C%A9=en   (258 words)

  
 QCEA: European Peace Directory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Peace Direct supports active peacebuilding in conflict areas, seeks to raise the profile of this work and bring it into the mainstream of government policy and charitable giving.
An independent charitable trust, The Peace Museum is the national centre for promoting peace, nonviolence and conflict resolution through its exhibitions, presentations and educational outreach, for the benefit of all.
Peace Rights is an NGO established to promote peaceful conflict resolution, challenge threats to peace and to develop educational and research initiatives for those concerned with global peace and justice.
www.quaker.org /qcea/peacedirectory/country/uk.htm   (3936 words)

  
 Valley and Vale Community Arts
The Peace Mala National Awards for Youth took place at the Temple of Peace in Cardiff on Wednesday 20th September.
Peace is so essential we have to do what we can now we can't let it escalate".
This project was facilitated by Alison McGann and Amy Peckham and was funded by the National Museum and Galleries Wales as part of the On Common Ground Project.
www.valleyandvale.co.uk   (1206 words)

  
 Cardiff Places of Interest   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Flanking the park are two roads featuring even more impressive architecture, The Temple of Peace, The Law Courts and The University of Wales buildings are some examples.
is in Tongwynlais just to the north of Cardiff (Tel 029 2081 0101), built originally in the 12th century and updated during the 19th, it is full of ornate features.
Cardiff Bay is undergoing massive changes and new attractions seem to be opening daily.
www.walesuk.info /placeinter.html   (331 words)

  
 PeaceNews #2462: Article
In the Peace Garden near Manchester's city centre, white flowers were laid commemorating, one by one, dozens of individual COs through the ages, each from a different country.
In Birmingham, at the city's Peace Garden at St Thomas's church in Edgbaston, white flowers were also laid in memory of COs from around the world.
A wreath of white flowers was laid at the Temple of Peace in Cathays Park, Cardiff, during a ceremony involving members of various peace organisations include CND and UNA.
www.peacenews.info /issues/2462/2462062.html   (304 words)

  
 Ymgyrchu! - War and Peace - Pacifism
The Reverend Gwilym Davies was the first director of the League and it was he who started the Goodwill Message from the children of Wales in 1922.
As a second World War became more likely, in 1938 the National Temple of Peace and Health was opened in Cardiff.
The Temple became a memorial to those who had perished in the Great War and also the headquarters for two Welsh societies, the 'Edward VII Welsh National Memorial Society' and the Welsh National League of Nations.
www.llgc.org.uk /ymgyrchu/Heddwch/Heddychiaeth/index-e.htm   (518 words)

  
 IHBC Annual School, Cardiff 'Conservation - making it happen'
Cardiff is a changing city, but we were fortunate in securing one of its enduring architectural jewels, the 1905 City Hall, as the main conference venue.
John Edwards, Surveyor to the Fabric at Cardiff Castle described the stylistic consistency of housing in Victorian Cardiff because nearly all houses were built on leasehold ground, a very unusual situation in the period.
Richard noted that the Temple immediately followed Thomas' design masterpiece the Guildhall, Swansea and that the continuity of architectural style between the two buildings is clearly evident.
www.ihbc.org.uk /context_archive/64/cardiff/school.html   (7931 words)

  
 Peace One Day: 21 September   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Giant Peace Dove puppets - flown by young people and the young at heart in cities, towns, and villages near and far - are a symbol and celebration of this yearning for peace.
A peaceful, stable and enabling political, social and economic environment is the essential foundation which will enable States to give adequate priority to food security, poverty eradication and sustainable agriculture, fisheries, forestry and rural development.
I know the vision of a day of total ceasefire and peace is anything but 'a piece of cake', but to offer a Peace cake instead of bullets and bombs, to show that there is a life far more pleasant and beautiful than killing and destruction, would be something to aspire to.
www.peaceoneday.org /page/2005   (17964 words)

  
 Interreligious and International Federation For World Peace (IIFWP) - Europe :: Activities of the Interreligious and ...
It was to focus on inter-generational tensions, the role of women in the family and the experience of intercultural or interracial marriage.
This song is taken from the prayer for peace by Francis of Assisi, which stems from the Christian tradition.
Tuesday evening saw the Hindu Temple in Redlands, Bristol, playing host to an interfaith gathering with the theme, ‘Communities working together.’ The well-attended meeting of Asians, Europeans and West Indians, from a variety of different faith groups, looked at ways in which barriers and divisions could be overcome through developing better understanding and mutual respect.
www.iifwp-europe.org   (2032 words)

  
 Cardiff - Trials-Forum
I used to like the Temple of Peace and Health (Temple of Doom) just for the novelty value of riding soemwhere known as The Temple of Doom.
Temple of Peace and Health is opposite the Welsh college of Music and drama.
As for anyone else riding in Cardiff, it seems there is noone, theres a couple of members on here who come down every now and then from..
www.trials-forum.co.uk /forum/index.php?showtopic=53745   (400 words)

  
 Peace Mala   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Peace Mala was conceived by teacher Pam Evans with help from her pupils at Coedcae school in Llanelli, with the aim of encouraging peace and tolerance, as well as improving understanding between different religions.
To support its aims, the Peace Mala Award for Youth scheme was launched this week, to be presented to young people who enter a competition promoting the project's vision.
Entries must be received by the end of March, with an awards ceremony taking place at the Welsh National Temple of Peace in Cardiff.
www.bonnietyler.com /peacemala.html   (363 words)

  
 Shree Swaminarayan Temple Cardiff - Murtis
This is one of the postures that He recommended others to meditate upon and the murti is commonly installed in temples and devotees’ homes in this posture.
He is the destroyer of all evil and worship of Hanumanji protects everyone from all evil spirits and forces giving peace of mind to the worshippers.
His presence in the temple helps people leave feelings of anger, greed and jealousy outside.
www.swaminarayanwales.org.uk /Murtis/murtis.asp   (443 words)

  
 BBC News | WALES | Holocaust victims remembered
National Assembly Presiding Officer Dafydd Elis-Thomas attened a multi-faith ceremony at the Temple of Peace in Cardiff on Sunday.
Residents of Cardiff came together to commemorate the Holocaust at a special National Memorial Service at Cardiff City Hall on Friday.
The service was hosted by Lord Mayor of Cardiff Russell Goodway and led by the Lord Mayor's Chaplain, the Reverend Stewart Lisk.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/wales/1140222.stm   (294 words)

  
 CRAG Press Release 'Armenian Genocide Recognised by Welsh Executive at Temple of Peace Commemoration'
Cardiff-The Armenian Genocide was recognised and commemorated at a Remembrance Ceremony at the Temple of Peace, in the Welsh Centre for International Affairs, in the presence of the Welsh Assembly's First Minister, Rohdri Morgan, and Jenny Randerson, Minister for Culture Media sport and the Welsh Language and other distinguished dignitaries.
At the ceremony marking the 86th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, sponsored by the Temple of Peace in co-operation with the Committee for the Recognition of the Armenian Genocide, Welsh Minister of Culture, Media, Sports, and the Welsh Language, Jenny Randerson said, "Turkey can certainly be blamed for its modern denial (of the Armenian Genocide).
And I say to representatives of the modern Turkish Government who have sought to put pressure on me since I spoke out on this issue, that as someone who in past life was a historian, I know how to judge evidence and weigh up the pros and cons, and to judge where the truth lies"
myweb.tiscali.co.uk /cragsite/PressReleases/PressRelease1.htm   (603 words)

  
 News, views and events   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Due to a re-arrangement of accommodation at the Temple of Peace, Cyfanfyd has moved to a new office down the corridor.
The project has also enabled the WEA to provide resource boxes for tutors to use in planning and delivering their courses, ensuring that Education for Global Citizenship and Sustainable Development are integral parts of the WEA's curriculum.
The Temple of Peace has an excellent location in the Civic Centre, opposite the National Assembly building and five minutes' walk from Cardiff City Centre.
www.cyfanfyd.org.uk /s_new.htm   (3091 words)

  
 David Davies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The DDMI is committed to exploring issues of normative theory in a policy related context particularly as they affect the changing nature of political community at the national and international levels.
The Institute has close relations with the Welsh Centre of International Affairs which is located in the Temple of Peace in Cardiff.
The two organizations co-hosted a conference on UN reform which was held on the Aberystwyth campus in November 2003.
www.aber.ac.uk /interpol/research/DavidDavies.htm   (427 words)

  
 Devolution and the New Legislative Bodies in the UK
NEUMANN, P. From revolution to devolution : is the IRA still a threat to peace in Northern Ireland.
Cardiff: Cardiff University, School of Social Sciences, 2003.
Cardiff: Institute of Welsh Affairs in association with The Constitution Unit, 2003.
www.inf.aber.ac.uk /academicliaison/devolution.asp   (7005 words)

  
 Court and Council of the National Library - Council meeting 9 April 1999   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Director of Administration and Technical Services announced that the next meeting of the Council would be held at the Temple of Peace, Cardiff, on Friday, 21 May 1999.
Apart from the usual meeting it was hoped to hold a seminar on the Welsh National Assembly.
He suggested it be held during the Council's meeting in Cardiff on 21 May 1999.
www.llgc.org.uk /adrodd/adrodd_s_llys07.htm   (1157 words)

  
 Lords Hansard text for 13 Dec 2005 (51213-07)
I am suggesting that this is a party that eschews violence, embraces peaceful and democratic aims, but glorifies terrorism that has happened in the past.
Those two organisations both espouse peaceful political means, yet both of them glorify terrorism within the meaning of this clause and may not perhaps be the most popular organisations in the eyes of the current Prime Minister.
I am using this only as an illustration, to show what happens should Plaid Cymru be proscribed and to give the Committee some idea of the scope of the Bill.
www.publications.parliament.uk /pa/ld199900/ldhansrd/pdvn/lds05/text/51213-07.htm   (1342 words)

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