Author: Rhys Gregory

Caerphilly County Borough Council is pleased to present its extensive 2024–25 events schedule, which includes a wide range of engaging events designed to provide something for everyone. This year’s lineup will see the return of numerous popular events starting this spring. Here are the key dates to remember: Spring Events Date Ystrad Mynach Spring Fair Saturday 23rd March 2024 Blackwood Spring Fair Saturday 13th April 2024 Caerphilly Food & Drink Festival Saturday 27th April 2024 Bargoed May Fair Saturday 4th May 2024 Caerphilly 10k Sunday 12th May 2024 Summer Events Date Risca Beach Party Saturday 8th June – Sunday 9th June 2024 Pride Caerffili Saturday 15th June 2024…

Almost £11 million in Shared Prosperity Fund (Levelling Up) grants has been awarded to 66 projects that will benefit Powys over the last 12 months. Powys Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) Local Partnership Board has been reviewing and approving a range of bids since February 2023, following four open calls for applications. It is responsible for deciding how the just over £26 million in SPF money allocated to Powys for 2022-25, by the UK Government as part of its Levelling Up programme, should be spent. The objectives of Levelling Up are to: Boost productivity, pay, jobs and living standards Spread opportunities…

A reminder is going out to businesses in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors in Pembrokeshire to apply for rate relief. Welsh Government announced the retail, leisure and hospitality rates relief scheme in Wales for 2023/24. Properties that can benefit include shops, pubs and restaurants, gyms, performance venues and hotels. Relief will be granted to eligible businesses as a reduction to the rates bill based on occupation between 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024. The scheme aims to provide support for eligible occupied properties by offering a discount of 75% on non-domestic rates bills. The closing date to apply…

“Tackling child poverty is at the heart of everything we do,” Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip Jane Hutt has vowed. The Welsh Government’s new Child Poverty Strategy aims to tackle the harmful effects of living in poverty and improve opportunities for children living in poverty. Speaking as she launched the new strategy, Ms Hutt said the Welsh Government would use all its existing powers and levers as it works with other organisations to make child poverty a priority in decision making at all levels of government in Wales over the coming decade. More than 3,000 children, young people,…

A pilot project funded by the Welsh Government to trial and assess how closer working between farmers and vets can improve animal health and improve a farm’s productivity is underway. The project will be testing a key proposed element of the Sustainable Farming Scheme, which is the Animal Health Improvement Cycle (AHIC). As part of the project a small group of farm animal vets will deliver regular preventative medicine veterinary visits to achieve improvements in the health and productivity of livestock on farms. An induction day for the first cohort of vets to deliver the pilot will take place later…

Scotland’s beauty, history, and vibrant culture make it an enchanting destination for those seeking a wellness retreat. When it comes to rejuvenation and relaxation, nothing beats a spa break amidst the picturesque landscapes of this captivating country. From the rolling countryside to the historic cities, Scotland offers a variety of spa retreats and there are plenty of hotels with pools in Scotland to choose from. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of selecting the ideal spa break in Scotland to fulfill your wellness dreams. Identify Your Wellness Goals Before you start planning your spa break, it’s crucial…

In the age of social commerce and giant marketplaces, small & medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are faced with the challenges of growth and the opportunities to go global hence the answer to this paradox is content marketing. You see, content marketing is the marketing strategy used to acquire, engage, and retain customers by sharing thought leadership content. This content may include; videos, articles, podcasts, social media posts, and every content piece in between. Additionally, content marketing involves the development and distribution of this content via different formats to existing and potential customers. Therefore, there are several benefits to content marketing for…

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is delighted to announce that the £19m Bevan Health and Wellbeing Centre in Tredegar is now open to patients. The Bevan Health and Wellbeing Centre is built on the former site of where the Tredegar General Hospital once stood and is located in the hometown of Aneurin Bevan, the founder of the NHS. Glan-Yr-Afon Surgery, Tredegar Medical Practice and Tredegar Health Centre Pharmacy have now moved into the new centre and from today (January 22nd 2024) has opened its doors to patients. Nicola Prygodzicz, Chief Executive, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board comments, “The Bevan Health…

Record entries have been attracted for the Welsh International Culinary Championships (WICC) which opens today (Monday) morning at the International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales), Newport. Hundreds of chefs, butchers and front of house workers will be competing over three days at the biggest hospitality skills event Wales has ever seen as ICC Wales becomes Wales’ Hospitality Hub from January 22-24. The WICC, which was previously held in North Wales, is open free of charge to the public and hospitality trade. Organised by the Culinary Association of Wales (CAW), the 2024 WICC is also hosting the Skills Competition Wales hospitality…

A 24-year-old entrepreneur is ‘breaded’ for success following the launch of her one-of-a-kind baked bread bowl business. Hannah Worth, a Swansea University Business graduate, launched Bowla in April 2023 with the support of Big Ideas Wales, after securing her own pilot stall in Swansea indoor market. For the past eight months, Hannah has been feeding the people of Swansea baked bread bowls filled with a range of hearty fillings, from traditional Welsh lamb cawl to vegan spicy meatballs. Since opening its first location, the business has hosted a pop-up event at Mumbles Market, catered large corporate lunches, and has received…