Author: Rhys Gregory

The process of transforming a former Chubb factory site in Ferndale into a sustainable, high-quality school has proven a rock-solid endeavour for one graduate student. Bodelwyddan-based Wynne Construction invited Cardiff University’s Hannah Okposio to the scheme to examine the development as part of her wider work experience with engineering firm Curtins. Hannah, who is studying for a Master’s degree in Applied Environmental Geology, spent time with Curtins as part of a two-week placement reviewing projects in the region, including Wynne’s Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llyn-Y-Forwyn. The 270-capacity Welsh medium school is the first partnership between Wynne and the Rhondda Cynon Taf…

Rugbytots, the world’s leading rugby play programme, is gearing up for an extraordinary endeavour to push their charitable efforts beyond the £1 million mark. Through relentless dedication and support, they have donated over £900,000 to various children’s projects including £750,000 for Wooden Spoon, the children’s charity of rugby, who Rugbytots has supported since 2015. At the heart of Rugbytots’ journey towards this remarkable achievement are the passionate efforts of the youngest members of their community. More than 5,000 children attending Rugbytots events around the country have been taking part in the initiative to raise funds through “Try-athlon” activities, a unique…

A LEADING independent school is onboard with an epic climate change research expedition. Ysgol St Gerard in Bangor has shown its support for Ingrid Lewis as she joins a team taking on up to 4,000 nautical miles as part of the Ocean Warrior data gathering project in the Arctic Circle this September. The former Colwyn Bay Town Centre Manager and a group of scientists, journalists, naturalists, and filmmakers will be led by renowned explorer Jim McNeill. St Gerard’s is among the sponsors to have donated £1,000 to Ingrid’s campaign to join one of the 10-day explorations aiming to install and…

IKEA is opening its carpark to the Cardiff community this weekend for a fun car boot sale to support customers in prolonging the life of their pre-loved belongings and helping to give them a new lease of life. The new (for IKEA!) concept will take place between 9am and 12pm on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September. IKEA is inviting members of the public eager to pass on their goods, and buyers looking for more affordable solutions, to join in. IKEA has an ambition to be climate positive by 2030 and to inspire and enable its customers to live a…

Unpaid carers in Bridgend County Borough have the chance to help shape and influence local support services through a new carer forum. The forum offers carers the chance to have their say on support locally, help shape the services that matter to them, and meet other unpaid carers. The forum offers a great opportunity for carers to have their voices heard and help local services understand what support carers need. A carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support.…

One of Britain’s most popular indoor motorsport events roars back into Cardiff on Saturday, September 2, when the FM British Speedway Grand Prix brings some of the world’s top riders to the Principality Stadium. Road closures Westgate Street and Wood Street, which border the stadium, will be closed in their entirety between 2.30pm and 9.30pm with the following roads also completely closed: Quay Street Guildhall Place Golate Despenser Gardens Central Square Scott Road Havelock Street Park Street Wood Street (from Fitzhammon Embankment through to the St Mary Street junction of Mill Lane (Walkabout bar) Tudor Street (from its junction with…

A sustainable food challenge, searching for innovative solutions that could increase the sustainable production of locally grown food in the Cardiff Capital Region has opened for applications. The Challenge, which is a partnership between the Cardiff Capital Region Challenge Fund, Cardiff Council, Monmouthshire County Council, Welsh Government, and the SBRI (Small Business Research Initiative) Centre of Excellence aims to find businesses and other organisations with ideas focussed on one of the following areas: Challenge 1- Approaches to encourage and enhance knowledge within schools of the health benefits of sourcing from local food supply chains. Challenge 2- Dynamic integrated trading tools…

RUNNERS are encouraged to not delay entering the 2023 Admiral Swansea Bay 10k as entries are due to close this Thursday, August 31. Thousands have already entered the popular award-winning road race that’s organised by Swansea Council. Others can enter – swanseabay10k.com With a seafront route, the event on Sunday, September 17 will see more than 3,000 runners of all abilities cheered on by large crowds. As well as the 10k, the day will feature 1k and 3k races for juniors, a 10k wheelchair race and a 100m mascot race. Organisers have welcomed Princes Gate Mineral Water once again as…

Major reconfiguration works will soon be taking place to convert the lower ground floor of Morriston’s historic Tabernacle Chapel into a vibrant community resilience hub. The Tabernacle Morriston Congregation has successfully applied to Swansea Council for £450,000 through the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund. Morriston Tabernacle Chapel, which dates back to 1872, is one of only three Grade 1 listed buildings in Swansea, excluding castles. The reconfiguration works will lead to high-quality, accessible and flexible facilities for the community. This means people with mobility issues would then be able to access all activities in different rooms. The new layout will…

Event organisers in Neath Port Talbot are being invited to affiliate their own events with the 2023 Mayor of Neath Port Talbot’s Armed Forces Festival, which takes place in October and November. This year’s festival will include a concert at the Princess Royal Theatre on Friday 27th October and an information event in the Aberafan Shopping Centre with a flag raising ceremony on Saturday 28th October The Mayor of Neath Port Talbot, Councillor Chris Williams said: “We are issuing a call to event organisers across Neath Port Talbot to join forces with the council. If their events become part of…