The Shelter Cymru Presidents Concert brings together a stellar line-up including Bryn Terfel, Rebecca Evans and Cerys Matthews to celebrate the charity’s 30th birthday.

The three, who are long time supporters of Shelter Cymru, are joined by Shaheen Jafargholi (Britain’s Got Talent) and The Three Welsh Tenors (Rhys Meirion, Aled Hall and Alun Rhys-Jenkins ) for a musical extravaganza at St David’s Hall, Cardiff, on Thursday 17 November 2011.

Bryn Terfel said: “For 30 years, Shelter Cymru has been working tirelessly to prevent homelessness in Wales and myself as President and Rebecca and Cerys as Vice Presidents are very proud to be involved with a charity that has such a long history of helping some of the most vulnerable people in our society. The current economic situation means that Shelter Cymru is busier than ever and needs all the help and public support it can get to ensure that its services remain available to anyone with housing problems. The 30th birthday concert is a great way to mark such an important milestone, but amid the celebrations I ask people not to forget the thousands of families who would not have a home if it hadn’t been for the work Shelter Cymru does every day across Wales.”

The concert is sponsored by Grwp Gwalia and the artists will be supported by Sinfonia Cymru.

Shelter Cymru is Wales’s people and homes charity. We prevent people losing their homes by providing free, independent, specialist advice. Last year we helped nearly 15,500 people in housing need, preventing homelessness in 90 per cent of relevant cases. We believe that everyone has the right to a decent, secure home. Through our campaigning and lobbying work, we are calling for more homes that people can afford, greater support for anyone with housing problems or facing homelessness and for empty properties to be brought back into use.

Shelter Cymru 30th Birthday concert
Thursday 17 November at 7pm
St David’s Hall, Cardiff
Tickets range from £15 – £50

A VIP package can be purchased directly from Shelter Cymru at a cost of £120. The package includes a premium Tier1 seat of the auditorium. Also included is a drinks reception on arrival in the Viscount Tonypandy Suite, an interval drink followed by a post concert three course dinner where you will have an opportunity to meet the artists. 

Contact 01792 469400

For more information visit www.sheltercymru.org.uk.

Kelly Osbourne

Kelly Osbourne came third in the final of the American programme ‘Dancing With The Stars’ last night while singer Donny Osmond walked away with the prize.

American singer Mya came in second on the show after the three remaining couples had to perform one last dance routine for a chance to win the mirror ball trophy.

Cerys Matthews has given birth to her third child, a son who arrived on Monday, eight-weeks earlier than he was expected but both mother and baby are said to be doing well.

The 40-year-old Welsh singer has not yet named her son, the first child for her partner/manager Steve Abbott, which was revealed on her website.

According to reports the singing girl group ‘The Pussycat Dolls‘ are splitting for good after disagreements between the band members.

The girls allegedly believe that lead singer Nicole Scherzinger took their limelight when she decided to perform alone, leading to rumours of fighting and jealousy amongst the remaining girls.

Rumours are growing about a jungle relationship between the contestants Stuart Manning and Sabrina Washington in the latest episode of ‘I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here’.

The former Hollyoaks actor was seen in an emotional state after his Bushtucker Trial, remembering his late father who died two-years ago with the singer offering him a shoulder to cry on.

Cerys Matthews

Welsh singer Cerys Matthews, confirmed she is pregnant with her third child after starting a relationship with her manager Steve Abbott in February.

The 40-year-old, has two children from her previous marriage Glenys Pearl y-Felin, 5, and Johnny Tupelo Jones, 3, and her 49-year-old partner also has two children from his former marriage.

Kerry Katona has allegedly been filmed snorting a white powder in her bathroom at home while her older children were at home with the nanny.

It’s the latest drug scandal involving Katona who has previous denied the accusations, only confessing to using cocaine for a year after the split from her former husband Brian McFadden.

George Michael, has allegedly been arrested again after being involved in a car crash in Berkshire, just two-months after the end of his driving ban, however, he was released without charge five-hours later.

According to reports, former Spice Girl Mel B, has agreed to become a guest host of the popular daytime television programme ‘Loose Women’.

The former ‘Men Behaving Badly’ star Neil Morrissey, has allegedly lost millions of pounds after a property scheme he invested in collapsed.

The actor has decided not to file for bankruptcy but has instead made an arrangement where all his earning, minus his outgoing expenses, will go to pay off creditors over the next three years.

The couple met when they were both in the jungle for the I’m a celebrity ‘Get Me Out Of Here’ TV program and got together as soon as the show had finished.  Mr Bannerman was in a relationship at the time but his on-screen antics with the Welsh singer ended that.

The couple split-up in February after Ms. Matthews confessed that she found it difficult to cope with his macho attitude.  He apparently liked to make all her decisions for her, even ordering her meals in restaurants.

Last week, the singer was seen leaving Mr Bannerman’s flat in London with her two small children after spending the night.

Recently it was reported that Marc was devastated that his ex-girlfriend Sarah Matravers had got married to millionaire, Ian Stewart.  The bride looked a picture of happiness at her wedding a complete contrast to the tears she shed after being publicly humiliated in front of millions of TV viewers just five months ago.

Marc played Gianni di Marco in Eastenders between 1998-2001, but has not had such high profile success since then.

Cerys, 38 years old was said to be at the end of her tether after several rows and wanted to focus on her music, a friend said  ”she realised the relationship was going nowhere and wants to concentrate on the tour, so she told Marc they were finished this week”.

Meanwhile the girlfriend who was publicly humiliated by Bannerman on live TV, is said to be dating a millionaire TV producer and they are planning a future together.