Author: Rhys Gregory

The prestigious UK-wide Poet Laureate Library Tour will stop in Pembrokeshire this Spring with a reading by Simon Armitage included. The Riverside Library, Haverfordwest is delighted to be welcoming the tour and Poet Laureate Mr Armitage to an event on March 8th at 6pm. He will be joined by special guests BAFTA and Grierson-nominated Welsh poet, novelist and playwright Owen Sheers and one of the Representing Wales poets, Bethany Handley. The evening will also open the new gallery exhibition that celebrates the life and work of Dylan Thomas, with a particular focus on his poetry and iconic play for voices,…

RCT Council has been advised that the first abnormal load movement near Llwydcoed and Hirwaun has been rearranged to take place on Saturday, January 20. Plant for an electrical power station is being transported by a specialist haulage company from the County Borough’s northern boundary with Merthyr Tydfil, to Hirwaun. This will now take place across three day-time journeys on consecutive Saturdays – January 27 and February 3. Any changes to the schedule will be communicated. The convoy will depart from the A465 (near Baverstock) and onto Crematorium Road in the morning, before pausing at Croesbychan and then continuing back…

Green spaces in the Caerphilly borough will continue to flourish this year, after its Cabinet agreed grass cutting regimes which promote biodiversity. Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet members agreed to continue keeping mowing to a minimum on highway verges and bypass routes, in accordance with Traffic Wales guidance. Visibility splays and sight lines on highways, margins and access on footways/cycle routes, sports grounds, urban areas such as housing estates, municipal parks, older person accommodation, cemeteries, play/recreational public open spaces, will be maintained at the current cutting frequencies. They also gave a commitment to continue supporting the ‘Nature Isn’t Neat’ project…

A free event for Mid Wales businesses to explore ways to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs is being held by Growing Mid Wales, in partnership with Powys and Ceredigion County Councils. The event is from 10am to 2pm on Friday, 9 February 2024 at Bargoed Farm near Aberaeron. A light lunch will be provided. National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET), Scottish Power Energy Network (SPEN) and Wales and West Utilities (WWU) are contributing towards the cost of the event. The aim is to give Mid Wales businesses the opportunity to come together and…

Although buying a pram is one of the most important decisions parents must make before they welcome their baby into the world, the task does not end with the purchase. On the contrary, it is helpful to consider a few accessories that will make your strolls with your little one more enjoyable, comfortable and safe. The list of such accessories can be very long, but we have focused on a few of the most important ones that make the most significant difference to the quality of your daily walks. Comfort for the baby and for the parents It is no…

Precious metals have always piqued human interest due to their rarity, value, and shimmering allure. These characteristics have led to their use in various areas such as jewelry, coinage, and industry. However, there’s more to these gleaming elements than meets the eye. In this blog post, we’ll delve beneath the surface to unveil six fascinating and lesser-known facts about precious metals, offering you a fresh perspective on these highly coveted elements. The Price The price of precious metals is often subject to extreme volatility. This is driven by a confluence of factors including global market conditions, investor sentiment, and geopolitical…

Over the past few decades, agriculture has witnessed a transformation driven by technological advancements. One of the most promising innovations in this sector is vertical farming, which involves growing crops in vertically stackedlayers using LED grow lights. As this method gains popularity, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize the labor dynamics associated with vertical farming. This article explores the impact of AI on the quantityof labor in vertical agriculture, envisioning a future where fewer workers can deliver superior results through thesynergy of technology and agriculture. Optimizing Resource Allocation with AI  Traditional farming methods often rely on…

Acer House is a new apartment building consisting of five apartments with communal and office spaces for residents and staff. Managed in partnership with not-for-profit housing organisation United Welsh and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board as part of the Acorn Project, Acer House provides homes and individual, specialist support for people to learn and develop the skills, experience, and confidence to thrive independently. It is a unique, collaborative service model by the housing and health sectors, that puts residents at the core. New resident Molly moved to Acer House in September. She said: “Since moving to Acer House, I’ve learnt…

Blackwood-based Smugglers Livery and Equestrian Centre is being powered by green energy following a £35,000 green loan from the Development Bank of Wales. Established in 2013 by Melissa Burles, who previously ran Gelligoediog Riding School, Smugglers is a BHS and Pony Club approved Centre. It has a riding school, indoor arena, two outdoor floodlit menages, cafe and tack shop. 16 staff are employed to take care of the 35 horses and deliver livery services, riding lessons, pony parties, shows and clinics. With support from accountancy firm Barford Owen Davies, Melissa Burles was able to secure funding to instal a 50kWp…

The Welsh housing market is expected to considerably outperform the rest of the UK over the next five years, according to research by Savills. The analysis also shows that while the market remains relatively weak, the outlook is improving. The analysis, published by Savills UK residential research, looks at the housing market and supply across Wales in 2023 and forecasts expectations for 2024 and beyond. Sharp increases in mortgage rates constrained affordability and demand, resulting in average price falls of 1.9 per cent in the year to December 2023, according to Nationwide. This is slightly higher than the UK average…