Author: Alice Gregory

Youngsters from Penywaun’s Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun Comprehensive School are hopeful of a podium finish as they set off to Rosslyn Park’s National Schools Sevens competition this week. The school, which has had a great degree of success on the rugby field, is taking more than 48 youngsters who will compete playing across four teams in the world’s largest schools rugby tournament. Once again, the school has received the backing from local energy company, Pennant Walters, which has sponsored the kit for all participants. The funding from Pennant Walters is linked to its 9 turbine 22 MW Mynydd Bwllfa windfarm near…

Veezu, the leading private hire firm in South Wales, is sponsoring Pontypool United RFC in a new partnership. This sponsorship follows a series of partnerships Veezu has made with local groups in order to strengthen their connections and support its local communities as part of its Funded by Veezu programme. Pontypool United RFC is one of the leading rugby clubs in Torfaen, welcoming more than 250 players, its teams span across under 6’s to under 16’s, youth and first team. Funded by Veezu is an initiative in which local residents, charities and sports teams can apply for funding and grants.…

From Tuesday, March 19th to Tuesday, March 26th, Inside Out Cymru in collaboration with The Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre, have launched a fundraising campaign with The Big Give. During this week-long initiative, donations from the public will be matched pound-for-pound, DOUBLING contributions to support the Creative Wellbeing Hub. Now in its third year, the Creative Wellbeing Hub provides craft and creative writing workshops specifically aimed at those struggling with their wellbeing – be that through loneliness, anxiety, or other diagnoses. The weekly classes allow participants to meet like-minded people in a non-judgemental, friendly, and supportive environment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vjddw1kVos “We’re excited…

The annual Open Call for bands/musicians to perform as part of the Music Trail for the fifth edition of Other Voices Cardigan is now open. The festival takes place from 31st October – 2nd November this year. Open to established and emerging professional artists from Wales and Ireland, interested parties can apply online now via othervoices.ie with a deadline of 12th April for applications. Over 80+ performances will take place in multiple venues across Cardigan over the festival weekend. Successful applicants will be contacted by the Other Voices music team by 31st May. “Every year we are delighted by the…

Bing and Flop from the multi-award-winning animated children’s television series will be coming to WWT Llanelli in a couple of weeks for the launch of ‘Bing’s Nature Explorers’ – a new joint event programme between WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife, and independent creative studio Acamar Films. Running from Saturday 23 March until Sunday 2 June, Bing’s Nature Explorers will encourage little and big explorers to discover and learn about wetland nature and wildlife through family-friendly activities. The programme will include an activity trail featuring Bing and his friends, which will encourage little legs to discover the signs of…

Families can go wild this Easter by exploring a free brick model animal trail at St David’s Cardiff. Organised by FOR Cardiff for the duration of the Easter holidays (Monday, March 25 – Sunday, April 7), the ‘Into the Wild’ BRICKLIVE trail will feature wild animals built out of half a million toy bricks. The trail animals, which took a staggering 2,356 hours to build, represent four different habitats; the wildlands, snow and ice, the ocean, and the jungle. Free for all to visit, guests can explore the centre and discover a giant panda constructed of 62,351 toy bricks and…

Just when you thought the heroes onboard Wales Air Ambulance couldn’t do anything else to impress you – they’ve gone the extra mile once again (140.6 miles to be precise). Four medics will be taking on Ironman Wales to raise vital funds for the lifesaving charity. The Ironman team will consist of Critical Care Practitioners (CCPs) Caroline Arter, Ruby Thomas, Simon Cartwright and Mike Palmer and they are all hoping to raise £1,500 each. The air ambulance service in Wales is delivered via a unique Third Sector and Public Sector partnership. The Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS) supplies…

Homelessness charity Emmaus South Wales is seeking sponsorship from local businesses as well as donations of DIY materials as they plan to install an upcycling workshop at their Bridgend community which supports people transitioning out of homelessness. The organisation supports companions (the term used to describe formerly homeless people living in their community and working in their social enterprises). With three Emmaus shops in Bridgend and Porthcawl, the charity sells donated furniture, household items, and clothing. Now, they aim to expand their social enterprise model by installing an upcycling workshop in the community garden. Here, companions can sustainably refurbish and…

Award-winning Kerry Vale Vineyard, near Montgomery is inviting accommodation providers, restaurants and tourism businesses to ‘Savour the Flavour of Shropshire’s Finest Wines’ next month. The vineyard, nestled on the picturesque rural Shropshire border with Powys, is holding an exclusive trade tasting event on Friday, April 12, from 1pm to 2.30pm. Guests will be able to sample the vineyard’s exceptional wines, meet the passionate winegrowers and explore potential partnerships. “Whether you’re a large or boutique hotel, a cosy B&B or a local restaurant, Kerry Vale wines can elevate your guests’ experience,” said Nadine Roach, the vineyard’s marketing and public relations manager.…

COUNCILLOR Anthony Hunt, Cabinet Chair of Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) and leader of Torfaen Council, has completed a 4-day cycle ride from Paris to the MIPIM property fair in Cannes, to raise money for charitable projects that transform young lives. The charities include Cyclists Fighting Cancer, Coram and the Tom Ap Rhys Pryce Memorial Trust. They all work towards improving the lives of young people and children, offering support to those fighting cancer, helping children in the care system, making positive changes to legislation, and running projects to tackle violent street crime by offering young people positive activities and development.…