Author: Alice Gregory

A group of dedicated cyclists have completed an extraordinary challenge, riding the Wales Coast to Coast route on mountain bikes over two consecutive weekends. Their efforts have raised an impressive £7,665 for MS Society Cymru, surpassing expectations, and demonstrating remarkable community spirit. The fundraising initiative was inspired by and dedicated to the memory of Thom Kerr, a young man who lived with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and was an invaluable volunteer for MS Society Cymru before his passing. Thom’s family, including his mother Sue Kerr, father, and sisters, provided unwavering support to the cyclists throughout their journey. “Thom’s dedication to our…

Peter Lynn and Partners Solicitors are delighted to announce the promotion of Amy Matthews to partner. Amy, who joined the firm in 2019, is a recognised specialist in complex inheritance planning matters involving Trusts and business assets and will head up the Wills, Probate, LPA and Trusts department. “I am thrilled to become a partner and join the leadership team of the firm,” said Amy, “and I am looking forward to growing the department over the coming years and building on the excellent team we already have in place.” With eight offices spanning Swansea and West Wales, Peter Lynn and…

A Dorset father dying of brain cancer is climbing Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) to help prevent future generations from suffering from the disease. Andy Hampton, 54, will be ticking off a bucket list item on Saturday 6 July when he scales the 1,085 metre (3,560 feet) peak in Wales, just 14 months after being diagnosed with a glioblastoma (GBM). On the climb, Andy will be raising money and awareness for Brain Tumour Research. The father of four from Sturminster Newton said: “This will be my first time tackling the mountain since my diagnosis. It will be harder than ever before, but…

UK charity Hospitality Action’s annual initiative, Walk for Wellbeing, expands into Cardiff and two further UK cities to mark its fifth and biggest year to date. Originally created and powered by hospitality talent partner mum in partnership with Caterer.com, Lifetime Training, Peoplebank and  Imperial Hotels London, Cardiff, Oxford and Liverpool will join the fundraising campaign this year, taking the number of host cities to eight. From modest beginnings in 2020 with a small group of individuals strolling together in London, Walk for Wellbeing has since evolved into a national movement. A staple in the annual hospitality calendar, the event unites…

COLEG CAMBRIA encouraged the development of advanced engineering among young people in North Wales by donating state-of-the-art 3D printing equipment to secondary schools. Dan Jones, Curriculum Director for Advanced Engineering at the college’s Deeside site, presented a Tiertime UPBOX 3D printer and supporting technology. Among those to receive the machinery was Prestatyn High School, whose subject leader for Product Design Carley Williams thanked Cambria for its support. “The school is very grateful to Coleg Cambria for the donation of the 3D printer, which arrived at a time when ours had broken,” she said. “This will have a huge impact for our…

Bringing three generations together, star of stage and screen Gaynor Faye and her son, Oliver Anthony, are to join the cast of the world premiere UK stage tour of The Syndicate, written by Gaynor’s mum, the legendary, Kay Mellor. This new comedy drama – also directed by Gaynor – is based on the smash-hit critically acclaimed BBC One drama that entertained millions of viewers over four series and opens in Richmond on 11 April before touring the UK for 14 weeks until 27 July. The funny and moving stage adaption – written by BAFTA Award winner Kay Mellor just before…

AN ESTEEMED academic and author is planning the third in a series of popular novels about a time-travelling psychotherapist and his Shakespearian exploits. One of the foremost authorities on Elizabethan drama, and a respected theatre critic, Professor Michael Kerr Scott is the founding Vice Chancellor of Wrexham University. Previously a Pro Vice-Chancellor at De Montfort University in Leicester, he is now a Fellow and Senior Dean at Blackfriars Hall, Oxford, and Director of the Future of the Humanities Project with Georgetown University, Washington. Despite being busier than ever, Professor Scott – who has written numerous texts on Shakespeare – has…

A 23-year-old woman from Swansea will be running the Ogi Porthcawl 10K in memory of her mum who died suddenly in November 2022. Tam Altimimi will also be raising money for Mind after the charity supported her through the tragedy. She said: “Porthcawl is a very special place for us as mum brought me here a lot growing up. I wanted my first ever race to be somewhere that is meaningful and I strongly believe mum will be with me every step of the way.” Tam’s mum Karen was just 54 when she first started feeling unwell in November 2022.…

UKSE has raised £800 for the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital in Cardiff. The Tata Steel subsidiary, which supports Welsh business with loans and accommodation, donated £400 to the Noah’s Ark Charity, which was then match funded. The donation marked the retirement of former UKSE Area Manager in Wales, Glyn Thomas, who had a personal connection with the hospital. “The charity is really close to my heart, given the support the hospital gave my family last year. It really made me appreciate the amazing work that the doctors and nurses do there each and every day,” he said. UKSE Area Manager…

Leading partnerships developer Lovell has recently promoted James Andrew to Build Manager, to oversee new developments in Newport, Cardiff and Caerphilly. James, from Cornwall but now living in Newport, has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry. Over his career James has worked on numerous contracting projects, including constructing a new office block for Welsh Government in Merthyr Tydfil, academic and residential buildings for Swansea University and a 1,200-bed new build project for the University of Exeter. He first joined Lovell in June 2022 as a Project Manager, working on the Ringland Regeneration project in Newport. Last year,…