Author: Alice Gregory

Youngsters are being urged to enter a competition inspired by the late broadcasting and rugby legend Eddie Butler to write Wales’ best speech. The A New Voice for Wales contest, which is being organized by pro-independence campaign group YesCymru, is open to students across Wales who are between the ages of 16 and 18. The winner, who writes the most inspiring address on the topic of independence, will win The Eddie Butler Award, a £500 cash prize, as well as £250 for the school or college supporting their entry. In addition to this, the winner will also be invited to give their speech at…

Sherman Theatre has confirmed the cast of its production of A Christmas Carol (23 Nov 2024-4 Jan 2025), the return of the hit 2021 festive show for everyone aged 7 plus, adapted by Gary Owen. Hannah McPake reprises the role of Ebbie Scrooge in this acclaimed Christmas treat by one of Wales’ greatest playwrights and writer of the Sherman’s recent hits Iphigenia yn Sblot and Romeo & Julie. Keiron Self  also returns to the production as Jacob Marley/Mr Fezziwig/The Ghost of Christmas Future, in what will be his 10th Sherman Theatre Christmas show. The cast also includes Oliver Hoare, writer and performer…

National Dance Company Wales (NDCWales) and Goodson Thomas are delighted to announce a unique partnership, where the executive search firm will be supporting NDCWales and its successful youth dance programme to support the development of talented young dancers in Wales Goodson Thomas is a leading search firm, placing executive and non-executive job roles across a range of sectors in Wales. This year the company celebrates its 10th anniversary with the launch of a new arm of the company, Penodi (Appoint) – an  expansion of the business focused on Welsh language recruitment. NDCWales and Goodson Thomas share a synergy that is…

A Specsavers store in Prestatyn is set to celebrate 20 years of serving the community with a charity fundraiser for two local causes. The opticians has provided high-quality eye care for optical and contact lens customers since it opened in 2004 with just six employees and two test rooms. Today, the store has expanded to four test rooms and increased its team from six to 23 dedicated members of staff, who continue to drive the brand’s unchanged purpose: to change lives through better sight and hearing by making expert care accessible and affordable for everyone. The store has also expanded…

Radnorshire Wildlife Trust (RWT) has reached the mid-point of its Wilder Pentwyn project, funded for two years to forge ahead with its vision for the 164-acre Pentwyn Farm, near Llanbister, to transform the land and work with communities and landowners to deliver nature recovery at scale, whilst still making space for local food production. This is made possible through The National Lottery Heritage Fund. As the Trust reaches the mid-point of the project, it also announces that Pentwyn Farm has been added to ‘The Rewilding Network’. Supported by Rewilding Britain, the Network helps practitioners who are rewilding to connect, share…

The Chief Minister of Nagaland visited Wales this week to sign the country as a partner for one of India’s biggest cultural festivals. Nagaland, a state in the north-eastern region of India, is making its final preparations for the Hornbill Festival which takes place every year in the first week of December at Naga Heritage Village. Also known as the “festival of festivals”, Hornbill celebrates the rich tribal heritage and traditions of the region with live music, stage performances, sports, crafts, food fairs, and ceremonies. This year Wales has been made a designated partner of the festival marking the end…

The highly anticipated opening of Søstrene Grene’s first Welsh store is set to open on Friday 11th October. Located at Cardiff’s popular retail and leisure destination, St. David’s Dewi Sant, the homewares brand has a very exciting Grand Opening planned. Søstrene Grene is a Danish homewares and lifestyle brand with over 300 stores worldwide and ambitious plans to expand to 100 locations in the UK by 2030, aiming for a total of 500 stores globally. Currently operating in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland with 35+ existing stores, the retailer is excited to open its first Welsh store on Friday, 11th…

Môr a Sawna has just won the prestigious Retail & Tourism Business of the Year at the 2024 South Wales Business Awards after just 17 weeks open. Nominated for both Retail & Tourism Business of the Year and Start-up of the Year (Micro), this win is an extraordinary achievement for the small business after such a short time in operation. Opened in June, the wood-burning barrel sauna sits in the heart of quiet Jackson’s Bay in Barry Island. Môr A Sawna has already become a standout attraction, proving a hit with locals and the many cold water swimming enthusiasts in…

A leading Welsh Awarding Body, Agored Cymru has expanded its growing portfolio of vocational programmes with the addition of eight accounting and financial skills courses from the London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF), following its decision to withdraw from the schools and college market. The two organisations worked collaboratively and have closely aligned values, with a vision to develop and offer accessible, inclusive academic opportunities to people nationally and on the international stage. Agored Cymru CEO Darren Howells said: “These eight new qualifications form a pivotal part of our growth strategy and will ensure learners develop key skills in…

Leading South Wales-headquartered law firm Acuity Law has announced the relocation of its Swansea office. Hopping across the water from the historic Exchange Building on Cambrian Place to the thoroughly modern Ethos on King’s Road, the move sees Acuity Law deepening its connections to Swansea’s thriving business hub. Ethos is a striking, glass-fronted building in the heart of Swansea’s business community, with a prominent position on the waterfront, on the edge of Swansea City Centre. The new location reflects Acuity’s increasing centrality to the Swansea commercial marketplace and ambitions to showcase the notable work the firm is doing for Swansea-based…