There are just 100 days to go until the return of Wales’ Biggest Summer Half Marathon event, which promises to be the best yet! The Swansea University Swansea Half Marathon will take place on Sunday 9th June 2024 and this year will be the 10th anniversary of the inaugural event. David Martin-Jewell founder and managing director of Front Runner Events said: “We are all excited to host the biggest celebration of running our city has ever seen this June, for what will be a decade of this mass participation event for all. The Swansea University Swansea Half Marathon has come…
Author: Alice Gregory
Alice Gregory
Entertainment & Features Writer
The official opening of a new Howden office in Swansea was flanked by Welsh rugby legend Tom Shanklin at an event, Thursday February 22. Howden, the international insurance intermediary group, began trading from the new office in Axis Court, Riverside Business Park, Swansea, last month, with this event marking the official opening of the new location. The office has already welcomed 14 skilled brokers since the beginning of the year, with plans to recruit more talent in the coming months. The official opening event saw Tom, who won 70 caps for Wales between 2001 – 2010, share his experiences with…
A scheme to install new lighting along one of Wales’s most famous coastlines is nearly complete. Swansea Bay’s scenic promenade is set to be lit up at night from Mumbles all the way to St Helen’s sports ground. The popular walking and cycling route is used by thousands of residents and visitors every week. Swansea Council is in installing more than 300 energy-efficient LED lighting bollards along the popular walking and cycling route so that users of the route can feel safer during the evening. The work has been carried out in phases and has now seen bollards installed on…
The roo-sults are in! Deliveroo announces the winners of its 2024 Restaurant Awards. The awards celebrate the best and most loved independent restaurants across the UK and Ireland – from local independent burger joints to neighbourhood sushi restaurants and all the dishes, cuisines, and flavours in between. Two local restaurants in Cardiff beat off stiff competition from across South England and Wales after Deliveroo food fans voted with their hearts (and stomachs) for their favourite local establishments. Much loved Albany Fish Bar , which has been a local institution since 1967, takes home the award for Best Fish and Chips…
Hundreds of walkers have already signed up to pull on their boots and trek a 10-mile route along the Llangollen Canal to raise money for Hope House and Tŷ Gobaith children’s hospices this Spring. On Sunday 24th March supporters will take on the ever-popular annual walk, which starts at the Trevor Basin in Llangollen, before heading over the world-famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and following the canal to The Poachers pub at Chirk for refreshments, before heading back to receive their special medals. Last year the event, which is now in its 14th year, raised a massive £20,000. Fundraiser Vicky Bradbeer said:…
Work-based training providers across Wales have welcomed the Welsh Government’s announcement today (Tuesday) to lessen the proposed cut to the apprenticeship programme. In its original draft budget, the Welsh Government had proposed a 24.5% cut, the equivalent of £38 million and 10,000 fewer apprentices able to start next year. Following a concerted campaign led by the National Training Federation for Wales (NTFW) and CollegesWales, supported by employers across Wales, £5.25 million has been put back into the budget. Whilst the funding cut is still hugely challenging, the NTFW, which represents work-based learning providers across Wales, has welcomed the Welsh Government…
An all-Wales choir group have sung their hearts out to raise over £14,000 for the Wales Air Ambulance. Choirs for Good picked the Wales Air ambulance as its Charity of the Year for 2023 after it received an ‘overwhelming’ majority of the chorister’s votes. The not-for-profit social business is made up of 12 choirs, all of which are spread out across Wales. Over 450 members meet on a weekly basis with a vision to create a world where choirs are placed at the heart of local communities. Izzy Rodrigues, Choirs for Good Co-founder, Director and Choir Leader of said: “As…
On Wednesday 21 February The Big Lunch 2024 launched with brand new resources packed with ideas to get the party started and make this year’s Big Lunch the greenest yet! Following The Big Jubilee Lunch and Coronation Big Lunch, two momentous celebrations, this year The Eden Project is bringing the nation together just for the good it can do. Everyone’s invited to join in The Big Lunch on 1-2 June! The Big Lunch can be the starter that makes all the difference – people are the key ingredient and we all have something to share, from food and conversation to…
Quantum Advisory, the leading independent financial services consultancy, today announced the promotion of Simon Hubbard to the role of principal consultant. Simon, who is based in the firm’s head office in Cardiff, took up the role from 1 January 2024. Joanne Eynon, partner, commented: “Our success as a firm depends on the quality of our people and we are pleased to be able to recognise their achievements and support them as their career evolves. This promotion is a demonstration of how we grow our talent from within the firm, and throughout the region. “Simon has proved himself to be an…
Full casting has been announced for An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical, which will visit Wales Millennium Centre this spring as part of its second tour of the UK and Ireland. An Officer and A Gentleman The Musical will be performing at Wales Millennium Centre from 15 – 20 April 2024, and tickets are on sale now: www.wmc.org.uk/en/whats-on/2024/an-officer-and-a-gentleman Luke Baker will be starring as Zack Mayo, with Paul French playing the role of Sid Worley. Georgia Lennon will be playing Paula Pokrifiki, with Sinead Long in the role of Lynette Pomeroy and Jamal Crawford will be playing Gunnery Sergeant…