Author: Alice Gregory

Interlink Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT), in collaboration with Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil, piloted a project to ensure carers in some of the most deprived areas of Wales could access the Short Breaks Scheme. The scheme, coordinated by Carers Trust Wales and funded by Welsh Government, provides an opportunity for unpaid carers across Wales to have a short break away from their caring role, to enjoy some time for themselves and to focus on their own well-being. Carers Trust Wales has distributed funding to over 30 organisations to offer a variety of short breaks, groups activities and microgrants. However, with no…

Cardiff’s five-star hotel, voco St David’s, is giving an emerging contemporary artist the chance to showcase their work to guests and the community. The Cardiff Bay-based hotel is displaying a new private collection of work from contemporary Welsh artist Caitlin Flood-Molyneux in its restaurant and bar, Tir a Môr. Based in Aberdare, Flood-Molyneux has exhibited widely across the UK and internationally and has recently shown work at Christie’s and Sotheby’s Auction House in London. Now with a permanent collection in Cardiff thanks to the hotel, the exhibition reflects Caitlin’s connection to Wales, with paintings that depict places she grew up…

Wind down after your 9-5 at the WMC as Dolly comes to town in this riotously funny new musical featuring 15 of the country legend’s hits. Set in the summer of 2020 we open on the newly single Kevin, quarantining in his parents’ attic, surrounded by the paraphernalia of his younger years, including his many Dolly Parton posters and records. In between disinfecting the shopping, counting loo roll, and consuming more calories and alcohol units than are recommended, Kevin is trying to get over his ex, Jeremy. Seeking comfort in the tones of his idol, he is soon joined by…

Governance Wales 2024 is coming to Cardiff this September, following its huge success in north Wales in May. A collaboration between Welsh organisations Darwin Gray LLP, Adra and Mentera, the first “Governance Wales 2024” conference took place in Penygroes, north Wales in the spring. The conference welcomed over 100 delegates across a number of sectors to hear from expert speakers on the professional, academic and practical elements of good governance. Due to demand, the conference will now be returning “bigger and better” on Wednesday 18 September in the prestigious National Museum Cardiff. Hosted by Sian Lloyd, the full-day conference will…

2wish, the charity which offers support to families affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under, has opened a bereavement room on the children’s ward at Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil. This room will now be a safe haven for families while their children are being treated on the ward, thanks to the support of businesses such as South West-based EBM Group, Gloucester’s Space Group, and electrician James Jenkins, who all offered their services and furniture and fittings for free. The Masonic Province of South Wales also donated £1,500 towards…

A regular supporter of Swansea’s very own cancer centre is pulling out all the stops for a big fundraising event taking place next month. Haulage firm A.T. Morgan and Son is hosting a family fun day and truck pull in aid of the South West Wales Cancer Centre, or SWWCC. Company co-owners, husband and wife duo Stephen and Helen Morgan are the driving force behind the event. The programme includes inflatables for children, courtesy of Ospreys in the Community, food stalls, and a raffle with amazing prizes – as well as the truck pull itself. Like so many other people,…

The headline partners of the Brecon Carreg CDF 10K have teamed up to highlight the crucial role of hydration in maintaining kidney health. Headline sponsor of the event, Brecon Carreg, and lead charity partner, Kidney Wales, have joined forces to urge this year’s runners to stay well hydrated. While many may know this is a key factor in running performance, what they may not realise is that drinking water can also significantly impact kidney function and overall health. Our kidneys are incredible organs that perform several vital functions. These include: Filtering waste: Kidneys remove waste products and excess fluids from…

A pioneering start-up company aims to beat the scourge of plastic pollution of the oceans with its ground-breaking range of packaging made from seaweed. PlantSea is based at Optic Technology Centre in St Asaph and was founded in 2020 by three friends at Aberystwyth University who discovered that seaweed washed up on the beaches of West Wales could be turned into a range of biodegradable materials. A growing seaweed harvesting industry in the UK and beyond also ensures its potential growth as a cash crop to be turned into products from eco-friendly, biodegradable materials to replace single-use plastic. Seaweed can…

CARING learners supported communities in South East Asia on a “very emotional” education adventure. Twenty students from Coleg Cambria experienced the trip of a lifetime to Cambodia, where they taught English skills to children at a Supplementary Education Centre. The group – from Media, and Health and Social Care courses – also delivered five hours of workshops on ICT and media skills to 75 secondary school students at a partner institution with Khmer New Generation Organization (KNGO). They played games and activities and focused on spelling, colours and numbers, with an emphasis on fun and enjoyment. The visit was organised…

As the new Genero Adran Premier season draws closer, The New Saints Women are delighted to announce that Summer Breed has become the latest addition to their squad. Breed, who plays in defence, makes the move to Park Hall having previously featured for Leek Town and Huddersfield Town during her career to date. The 23-year-old, who can play both at the heart of the backline as well as in defensive midfield, also enjoyed a year-long stint playing in the USA and will bring versatility to Shauna Duffy’s side, with their opening fixture against Barry Town United now less than four…