WHY WEAR A POPPY

My first saw the poppy in Cardiff street and I feel very curiosity. The red and black felt flowers are passed out by veterans on street corners, collecting donations by passersby English.

When I asked someone wearing the poppy what it symbolized, he seemed to wonder what planet I was from. "It's to remember," he somberly answered. I got up the courage to try again. This time my answer was delivered in verse: "In Flanders fields the poppies blow/Between the crosses row on row..."

Every so often he gets an anti-war comment, to which he generally agrees. Besides the fact that he happens to be against war, he says Remembrance Day is completely apolitical.
Veteran's Day in the UK is still a federal holiday, but some local governments and schools remain open. It's marked by sales as much as by ceremonies. And the symbolism? Some wear a flag pin, but its meaning may be misconstrued. Our Stars and Stripes have been high-jacked, fodder for political warfare.

I'll be back home for Veteran's Day. And I'm bringing my poppy with me.

The Big Halloween

Get ready to dress scary and spooky. The Big Halloween will be a fully immersive and hugely enjoyable family experience. Come prepared!

On the half hour, astonishing floor shows will take place including some unbelievable contortionist antics. Performing throughout will be the wonderfully unhinged Twisted Circus Band.

To exit Capital B everyone will have to brave the Hall of Oddities, a gallery of mystery and fright, where the Vampire Vanquishing Kit resides and unexplainable alien remains can be seen. Frights guaranteed...

The spectacularly freaky Twisted Circus will also spill out from Capital E and take over Civic Square, which will be brimming with exciting performers and attractions. There will be dazzling aerial displays by Fuse Productions, creators of the popular Heavenly Burlesque, and right in the middle of Civic Square will be an incredible 3-storey Crazy Circus Fun House, which children will want to explore and experience many times.

Remember: Dress Scary and Come Prepared!