Author: Alice Gregory

A group of hiking super heroes are in training to trek across the Spanish hills on a fundraising mission for a North Wales hospice. The 14 walkers have signed up to take on northern Spain’s historic Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in aid of St Kentigern Hospice in St Asaph. Together they hope their 67km venture will raise at least £50,000 to help fund the hospice’s palliative care services for adults in Conwy, Denbighshire and Flintshire areas. St Kentigern Hospice Community Fundraiser William Holliday said: “The volunteers are all genuine superstars, heroes and heroines determined to put their best feet…

RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer (ARO) Sian Burton was soon on the scene and caught the young bird, who she described as ‘feisty’ and uninjured, before releasing him. Sian said: “The disorientated swan had been in the middle of the road in oncoming traffic, but when I arrived luckily the swan had moved to the hard shoulder. “We think that as a juvenile swan he may have been moved on from where he was by other swans and then become lost and crash landed onto the A48. “Thankfully the police were on the scene and had lane closure in place.” As…

Pembrokeshire artist Sarah Jane Brown will join a host of other local artists for the opening of the NPOS Art Exhibition at Peppers Gallery, Fishguard, this Saturday. This exhibition previews work by the artists involved in the annual North Pembrokeshire Open Studios Art Trail that leads visitors on a journey discovering talented artists and makers around Pembrokeshire. The exhibition celebrating the North Pembrokeshire Open Studios artists opens at Peppers Gallery, West Wales Arts Centre, Fishguard this Saturday 3rd August to 24th August, 10 am to 5 pm. Sarah Jane’s painting ‘Towards a Crossroads’ will be on display at this exhibition…

Coleg Cambria University Centre has organised sessions for learners via a new booking portal, offering guidance to anyone interested in studying for a higher education (HE) qualification, including advice on degree options, course recommendations, applications, funding and finance and more. They take place across August and September with Cambria’s HE Partnerships and Compliance Manager Donna Pritchard, and Emma Hurst, Dean of HE and Access to HE. Reflecting on the University Centre advice booking service, Mrs Hurst said: “This is a new option for prospective HE learners. “Choosing the right course and navigating the application process can feel overwhelming so this…

A visually impaired man who used to drink a litre of vodka and smoke 40 cigarettes a day, has turned his life around and will now take on the Brecon Carreg CDF 10K. Andy Muxlow, from Aberdare, said his life revolved around alcohol and smoking since the age of 16. But two years ago, he recognised he needed help and is proud to say that he hasn’t had a drink since 28 November 2022. He has since taken up running and will be participating in his first 10K road race in the heart of the Welsh capital on Sunday 1…

A former Army medic has graduated from Swansea University after leaving school with no A-levels, and in a full-circle moment, will now train as a teacher, encouraging young people to pursue their dreams. For Carrie Power, 36, from the Hants-Wilts border, university wasn’t something she thought much about when she was in school. “I didn’t grow up with an understanding of higher education; I didn’t even know student loans existed,” explained Carrie. “The idea of university was never discussed in my house, as none of my family had gone. That lack of exposure meant I ended up leaving school without…

The Queen of British Soul and West End performer Beverley Knight MBE has been announced as the headline act at this year’s Child of Wales awards. The singer songwriter – who’s been on the music scene for more than 25 years and begins the second leg of her biggest-ever UK tour in September – will perform at the very special annual event in Swansea Arena on Friday, September 27th. The Child of Wales awards celebrates the inspirational achievements of the young people of Wales, while raising money for charities in Wales dedicated to helping children. Beverley has more than two…

The New Saints Women are delighted to announce the signing of former Everton, Liverpool, and Wolverhampton Wanderers player, Poppy Kendrick-Jones, who joins the club ahead of the 2024/25 season. The Oswestry-born youngster enjoyed four seasons in total with Everton’s academy, as well as two seasons at Liverpool and a year-long spell with the Wolves U21s side. Now, Kendrick-Jones has her sights fixed firmly on achieving success with The New Saints FC Women when the new season kicks off on September 15th. Kendrick-Jones becomes Shauna Duffy’s fifth new addition to the squad so far this summer, with the side having also…

Tŷ Pawb and Xplore! Science Discovery Centre are teaming up once again for a family friendly weekend of spectacular interactive shows, hands on science activities, arts workshops, and much more! This year’s festival will take place on the weekend of the 3rd and 4th August 2024 and promises to be the most exciting edition yet! Here are some of the activities you can look forward to…. Braintastic Explore the wonderful world of our senses, and the tricks they play on us. Prepare to be amazed by multi-sensory tricks & visual illusions in this demo-packed exploration of your amazing brain and…

The Cardiff Wine Passport is back for a new 2024 summer edition – and this time you can drink in venues outside of the city centre, try even more wines – and even sip on a selection of wine cocktails created exclusively for holders of the Cardiff Wine Passport. The Cardiff Wine Passport was first launched in August 2022; the scheme allows intrepid wine explorers to purchase a physical ‘passport’ which can be used to claim six handpicked glasses of wine at six venues of their choice, earning stamps for their passports as they go. The 2024 ‘Summer Edition’ of the Cardiff…