St John Ambulance Cymru’s Save a Life September campaign is back, providing people with different ways to learn lifesaving first aid skills over the next month. The Save a Life September campaign takes place each year, aiming to spread first aid knowledge with as many people as possible across social media and through free first aid demonstrations. In Wales, the survival rate following an out of hospital cardiac arrest is less than 5%, compared to England at 10% and Scotland at 9%*. St John Ambulance Cymru are aiming to change that by helping members of the public learn the simple…
Author: Alice Gregory
Alice Gregory
Entertainment & Features Writer
A Cardiff care home is inviting local people to a free film screening at its private cinema. From 3.30pm-5.30pm on 18th September, the team at Llys Herbert on Ty-Draw Road, is welcoming the community to join residents at their monthly movie matinee, beginning with The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. The home will now run regular screenings open to the public, on the third Wednesday of each month, providing the ideal venue to enjoy a feature film in an intimate, relaxed and cosy surrounding. Further planned screenings include Singing in the Rain and Mamma Mia. As well as free entry to…
Peter Lynn and Partners Solicitors are delighted to welcome Emma Feathers to their team. Emma, who has spent over 17 years with Clydach-based Trevor Thomas Scott & Jenkins, will join the firm as a consultant and is accompanied by her colleagues Kathryn Feathers, Alan Cronin and Adele Gregory. “I am thrilled to join Peter Lynn and Partners and to be able to bring across my entire team in the process,” said Emma, “and I am looking forward to working with both the Residential Conveyancing team as well as the Wills and Probate team.” Based out of the Pontardawe office, Emma…
The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod has opened group applications for its unique festival for its 78th year in 2025, which takes place from Tuesday 8 to Sunday 13 July. Choirs and dance groups from around the globe can now apply to compete in the world-renowned celebration of music and dance. Dave Danford, Artistic Director of the Llangollen Eisteddfod said, “We are delighted to be launching our syllabus for 2025, as we prepare to welcome competitors from home and abroad to North East Wales next summer. We are building on our ambitious 2024 festival, and expecting a very high standard across…
Cowbridge Music Festival is proud to unveil plans for its 2024 Young Artist Programme, which showcases the remarkable talents of Wales’ emerging musicians. This year’s Young Ensembles will be the Cardiff-based Bute Wind Quintet, and RWCMD graduates Quartet Draig. Speaking about the programme, Festival Co-Artistic Director Rosalind Ventris comments: “We believe in providing a platform where promising artists can flourish, learn, and share their artistry with a wider audience. Through our Young Artist Programme, we offer performance opportunities, masterclasses, coaching sessions, and mentorship to empower these musicians with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their musical careers.…
Kontroltek, a leader and trusted partner in industrial electronic and mechanical repairs, has announced the successful creation of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), transferring majority ownership of the company to its employees. This transformative step, facilitated by GS Verde Group, marks a new era of shared success and sustainable growth for the company. Andrew Follant, Managing Director of Kontroltek, said: “Since starting Kontroltek, it has always been my vision to find a way to share the success of the business with all my employees and this was a perfect way to do that. “The EOT will promote long-term and sustainable…
Get ready, Cardiff! CO.LAB is about to transform your shopping experience this autumn. Opening with a bang on September 26th, 2024, at St. David’s Dewi Sant, CO.LAB is the city’s newest pop-up destination, bringing the best online fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands right to the heart of the city. Housed in the former Monsoon space, this vibrant shopping hub will feature over 80 top brands and more than 15 complimentary events and experiences you won’t want to miss. Step into CO.LAB and explore a realm of fashion with brands like Kina and Tam, where bold patterns, vibrant hues, and ethical…
A fast-growing chartered accountancy firm is looking to boost its numbers by launching a search for new apprentices after taking on a raft of new clients. Spearheading the drive at Coxeys, which employs nearly 40 people at its offices in Wrexham, Saltney and Chester, is trainee Molly Adams, 20, who scored 92 per cent in her latest exam. With its sights set on further expansion, the firm is looking to recruit two new apprentices as the next generation of accountants which it can train with a view to them eventually taking over the reins in future years. In addition to…
A landmark exhibition will showcase the vital role played by a North Wales town in the success of the D-Day landings which turned the tide of the Second World War. The artificial Mulberry Harbours, developed under a cloak of secrecy in Conwy, were a key element in the success of the largest military naval, air and land operation ever attempted and marked the beginning of the campaign to liberate Nazi-occupied north-west Europe. To mark the 80th anniversary of the invasion, the story of the events of June 6, 1944, and its aftermath is being told in a giant 80-metre long…
InstaVolt, the UK’s largest EV rapid charging network is introducing off-peak pricing, to encourage motorists to take advantage of cheaper electricity in Bridgend. From Sunday 1st September, drivers will be able to charge for 54p per kWh, between the hours of 10pm and 6am across InstaVolt’s network of more than 1,600 rapid chargers – more than a third off the regular price of 85p per kWh. The lower off-peak rate is being introduced initially to InstaVolt App users and will be extended to contactless users before the end of the year as the technology is developed. Further advances are being…