Author: Rhys Gregory

People looking forward to attending this Sunday’s Christmas parade in Swansea city centre are being urged to plan ahead. It will feature a vibrant mix of local community groups, dancers, bands, choirs, floats, inflatables, light-up characters, princesses and superheroes – all joining Santa Claus to switch on the city centre’s Christmas lights. The council is encouraging those planning to attend to check arrangements beforehand as some roads will be closed to allow the parade to start at 5pm. The parade will start from Victoria Road with an anticipated finish time of approximately 6.30pm at the end of the Kingsway. Council…

The finalists for the 2023 Sport Pembrokeshire awards have been announced. The judging panel considered the 296 nominations and has named 39 finalists following a selection meeting.  Matt Freeman, manager of Sport Pembrokeshire, said: “Once again, the quality of the nominees was enormously high and it was a challenge to narrow it down to three finalists in each category. “We are pleased that people took the time to nominate so many deserving winners.” All 39 finalists will be invited to a grand presentation ceremony at Folly Farm on Friday, November 24th, where the winners will be announced. The ceremony will…

Good progress has been made in the early stages of building a new school for Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llyn y Forwyn in Ferndale – and a group of pupils and staff were recently invited to the new site for a closer look. Contractor Wynne Construction started work on site in June 2023, to deliver the new facilities for the existing Welsh Medium Primary School. It will include a first-class school building with 270-pupil capacity which includes a 30-place Cylch Meithrin, a Multi Use Games Area, a grass sports pitch, external play areas, a staff car park and a drop-off/pick-up car…

A 6 week consultation focusing on the future of Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre will commence next week. Caerphilly county borough council’s Cabinet has this week agreed to seek feedback from the community on plans to permanently close the facility. The consultation will launch on Monday 20th November and run until Wednesday 3rd January 2024. The council will organise a number of face-to-face and online drop-in sessions, as well as targeted engagement with existing users of the 3G facility and other key stakeholders. In addition, a dedicated web page with frequently asked questions will be launched and hard copies of the survey…

Caerphilly County Borough Council is excited to announce its comprehensive events programme for 2024-25, featuring a variety of engaging events that have been crafted to provide something for everyone. This lineup will see the return of a number of popular events starting next spring. Below, we take a look in more detail regarding what we can expect from this programme. Some of the highlights include: Ystrad Mynach & Blackwood Spring Fair’s – Featuring food and craft stalls, alongside a selection of funfair rides for children – the towns will be brought to life as springtime arrives! Flying Food Festival Risca…

Caerphilly County Borough Council is appealing to residents, staff and local businesses for donations to support local foodbanks this festive season. Foodbanks provide emergency food and support to families and individuals who find themselves in financial crisis. They rely heavily upon donations, particularly over Christmas, and have seen demand for their support increase because of the current cost of living crisis. The Council is collecting cash donations as part of this year’s appeal to enable foodbanks to purchase the supplies they desperately need. Donations can be made online, via the Council’s website. For more information on local foodbanks contact the…

With the help of Monmouthshire County Council’s Strategic Partnerships Teams Cohesion lead, people are coming together to create the Abergavenny Meghala Malayali Association (AMMA) to connect the Indian Malayali residents of Monmouthshire. The new community group aims to create social solidarity and cohesion within Monmouthshire by uniting the Malayali community. Their aims include: Empowering members of the Malayali community in Abergavenny and across Monmouthshire Improving the quality of life for the members of the Malayali community Providing a safe, friendly and familiar environment for community members, targeting, in particular, those who find it harder to integrate because of language and…

Phase two of the renovation of the old YMCA building in Pontmorlais is now almost complete. The Grade II Listed building, which has been derelict for more than two decades, has now been stabilised and made completely watertight. Works have included: Timber lintels exchanged for new concrete lintels. The rebuilding of the north section of the building, with timber floors and walls to support the new temporary roof. The partial rebuilds of retaining walls. Ground anchors installed to secure loose/weak external ground. Cintec anchors installed to strengthen the external brick walls. Existing temporary roof replaced with new, longer-lasting temporary roof.…

During a visit to Stuttgart this week, Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, and Baden-Württemberg’s Minister for Economic Affairs, Dr Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, signed a joint statement of cooperation to further boost political, economic, social, and ecological ties. The joint declaration intends to expand bilateral cooperation between Wales and Baden-Württemberg in areas including trade and entrepreneurship, science and research, education and youth, culture and civil society, as well as environmental and climate protection. Welsh Government Minister for the Economy, Vaughan Gething said: “The signing of a shared statement with Baden-Württemberg is momentous in cementing our important relationship with this priority region for Wales.…

A glimpse into the dynamic industry of iGaming reveals a digital space that has undergone radical change at the hands of influential leaders. These individuals are not merely spectators but active architects of the iGaming landscape, shaping its direction and evolution. In this article, we introduce you to five remarkable iGaming influencers who have made waves in the industry. From the visionary Gia Janashvili to the prolific Darren Rovell, the rising star Charlotte Miliziano, the renowned Brent Musburger, and the multifaceted Barry Shulman, each possesses a unique set of skills and insights that leave an indelible mark on the iGaming…