Author: Alice Gregory

A Gwent-based charity which supports children and young people has strengthened its board of trustees with a duo of new appointments. The charity Sparkle has been transforming the lives of disabled children and young people living in Gwent for more than two decades. With the support of two new representatives from fundraising and educational backgrounds, the charity is preparing to develop initiatives to raise money for the new financial year. Their expertise will be vital as Sparkle expands its support to children in Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent which demands an increase in funding to ensure that children, young people and…

Diwrnod Shw’mae Su’mae Day is held on 15 October every year to celebrate the Welsh language and culture. At Cyfarthfa Park in Merthyr Tydfil, the community came together to celebrate this day at their biggest annual event so far.  Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council received a £10,000 National Lottery grant to deliver a series of cultural events, including Diwrnod Shw’mae Su’mae Day. Later in the year, they will arrange a Welsh Christmas Fair, to provide the local community with an opportunity to come together and have the chance to practise a little, or a lot, of the Welsh language.   …

Cardiff Peninsula Consortium is very excited to have been appointed by Cardiff Council as master developer for Cardiff Peninsula, the large vacant site adjacent to the International Sports Village. Richard Olsen, Chief Executive of Orion Land and Leisure, the owners of the Consortium, said: “The Peninsula is a truly unique place.  How many other European capital cities have such a significant underdeveloped site surrounded by water?  The forthcoming development must be exceptional. “We are hugely honoured to be given the responsibility of finally completing the redevelopment of The Peninsula and for the faith put into us by Cardiff Council to…

Gin and Rum Festival will be returning to Cardiff for 2024 in a new venue, Cardiff City Hall on Saturday 20th April. We have two sessions (12:30pm and 6:30pm) for you to join the fun and discover a unique experience that celebrates the best of Gin and Rum and promises the party of the year! More information on the Gin & Rum Festival can be found here: ginandrumfestival.com. Cardiff City Hall is stands in what has been acclaimed as one of the finest civic centres in Europe. Serving as the centre of local Government, the hall opened in 1904, with…

As the night’s draw in and the debate about the heating schedules begin anew, a Pembrokeshire gin specialist has a tasty treat to tantalise the tastebuds and soothe the soul. Golden Road Gin was launched in the warmer days of the summer and has already secured a Great Taste Award and exhibited at the Speciality and Fine Food Fair. The copper pot gin, created from 100% natural botanical ingredients, is distilled close to the heart of Pembrokeshire’s Preseli Hills and is the result of 18 months of hard work behind the scenes for husband and wife team Phil and Jennifer…

Calls are being made for reform to professional learning for teachers in Wales after a survey revealed less than a quarter are paying full attention to online training sessions. In a poll of 203 teachers by education company Impact Wales, only 23% said they were fully focused when accessing online professional learning. Of the remaining 77%, some 39% said they were planning or marking at the same time, while 14% said they were tidying the room. Most shocking of all, 24% admitted they were elsewhere while the online learning session was taking place. Finola Wilson, a director of Impact Wales,…

The bird was found beneath a wheelie bin in Gurnos  An appeal for information has been launched after a stray lovebird was found beneath a wheelie bin in Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil. The red and yellow peach-faced lovebird was handed into the RSPCA Merthyr Tydfil veterinary clinic on Monday (23 October) having been found at Lavender Road in the late morning. RSPCA inspector Simon Evans said: “The lovebird has been given a health check by a vet and has been given a clean bill of health – although is a little overweight – so is clearly owned. “Luckily the bird was…

October 25, 2023: Mysterious markings of extraterrestrial origin have appeared on Broad Haven beach in Pembrokeshire, one of the UK’s most renowned UFO hotspots — just in time for Halloween. The cipher, etched into the sand by Beavertown Brewery, has surprised locals and visitors alike with its ancient hieroglyphic style and cryptic message spanning the shoreline. When observed closely, the mysterious sand art reveals a central cipher code written by Dr. Jo Melville from MIT. Beavertown Brewery is encouraging everyone to put their decoding skills to the test this Halloween, by attempting to solve the hidden code in the extraterrestrial beach markings. Dr.…

It’s fair to say autumn is in full swing – and who doesn’t love a gourd activity to take in the fresh weather and changing scenery? Birdwatching is one of this year’s biggest trends for its mental and physical perks – and now is the perfect time to partake as so many birds are underway with autumn migration.  With 16 species of North American birds – who almost never visit our shores – recently landing in the UK, birdwatching is hotter than ever. Why not try something new? We’ve all visited pumpkin patches, and had the obligatory trip to the garden…

Craig Revel Horwood will be joining the cast of The Wizard of Oz when it visits Wales Millennium Centre as part of its UK tour next summer.  The musical is based on the story by L. Frank Baum and features the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film, including Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and We’re Off To See the Wizard - with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice – this spectacular production will be a magical experience for all the family. Join Dorothy, Toto and friends on an unforgettable adventure down the yellow brick road to…