Author: Rhys Gregory

A new feature film part funded by the Welsh Government via Creative Wales and Ffilm Cymru is set to be screened at the world-famous international music and film festival, SXSW in Austin, Texas later this week (8th March). Timestalker is one of nine independent Welsh made films benefiting from £2m of Welsh Government funding via the Creative Wales and Ffilm Cymru Wales feature film production fund. The fund is also supported Ffilm Cymru’s National Lottery funding which is delegated via The Arts Council of Wales. The much-anticipated sci-fi based romantic comedy, tells the story of unrequited love through the centuries.…

Plans to help Rhiwbina RFC access new funding opportunities and secure investment in existing facilities at Caedelyn Park have been revealed. The club are set to become the latest community sports club in Cardiff to take on responsibility for the management and maintenance of facilities and pitches in the park where they play. The new arrangements, which are proposed for a 40-year term, cover the changing rooms, toilets, and a bungalow, as well as allowing the club preferential use of the adjoining sports pitches. The arrangement will enable the club to access new funding streams which are unavailable to local…

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Chief Executive Karen Jones has inaugurated Gracie Jones as the council’s new Youth Mayor at a ceremony held in the Civic Centre, Port Talbot, on St David’s Day, 2024. Gracie, a pupil at St Joseph’s Catholic School and Sixth Form Centre, Port Talbot, and a member of Neath Port Talbot’s Youth Council, takes over from outgoing Youth Mayor Maddie Pritchard. In her acceptance speech, new Youth Mayor Gracie said: “I want to bring even more engagement and interaction in schools, in youth groups and to young people in general on their opinions of the array of…

There were smiles all round as nearly 1,000 children celebrated St David’s Day with a parade through Haverfordwest Town Centre. The popular St David’s Day celebration, organised by Pembrokeshire Language Forum, with sponsorship from Milford Haven Port Authority and support from Pembrokeshire County Council, has been growing every year. Children paraded down High Street, through Bridge Street and back through Quay Street, led by Samba Doc before gathering on Picton Playing Fields for songs and dancing. Prizes for the best Wales and Welsh inspired shop window were presented by Council Chairman Cllr Tom Tudor, with Council Leader Cllr David Simpson…

Running a franchise in Cardiff presents an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs. With its vibrant economy and diverse consumer base, Cardiff offers a fertile ground for franchise businesses. To navigate this journey successfully, understanding the nuances of managing a franchise in this dynamic city is crucial. Here are some essential tips to guide you through. Understanding the Local Market Before diving into the franchise world, gaining a deep understanding of Cardiff’s local market is crucial. This involves researching the city’s demographics, consumer preferences, and competition. Start by identifying the unique needs of the Cardiff population and how your franchise can meet…

The University of South Wales (USW) has appointed Kier Group as the constructors of a new Chiropractic Clinic, set to be built on Treforest Campus by spring 2025. The Clinic, which will be the new home of the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic (WIOC), will be an extension of the learning and teaching facilities for Chiropractic at the base of the campus. The project will replace the current facilities at the William Price Business Park, bringing together all learning, teaching and treatments onto the same site for the first time since the Master of Chiropractic (MChiro) degree course started in 1997.…

YOUNG filmmaking prodigies were celebrated at the 10th annual Moving Image Awards at a ceremony held at the British Film Institute on 26 February.   Proud students, parents, and teachers from across the UK gathered at the prestigious event to celebrate the work of young directors, screenwriters, and producers.   The Moving Image Awards, which launched in 2014 in collaboration with the British Film Institute, recognises and celebrates the best moving image productions from students undertaking Eduqas qualifications in Film and Media across the UK.   Categories this year included Best Short Film, Music Video, TV/Film Extract, Screenplay, One to…

The Welsh public want government to prioritise addressing the cost-of-living crisis, reducing NHS waiting lists and improving affordable housing provision above other challenges in the coming years, according to a new report published by Deloitte. The State of the State 2024 is an annual report on attitudes to government and public services, published by Deloitte and the independent think tank Reform. The research includes a survey by Ipsos UK of 5,815 UK adults aged 16-75, including 713 from Wales, as well as in depth interviews with leaders from across the public sector. For the second year running, the cost of living crisis…

An exhibition exploring the power of unarmed action by civilians in areas of violent conflict is going on display in Aberystwyth. Through objects, images, and voices, ‘Creating Safer Space’ depicts the experiences of civilians who are harnessing the power of nonviolence to protect themselves from the harms of war, create safer spaces and work towards alternative presents and futures. It draws on unarmed civilian protection experiences from Cameroon, Colombia, Indonesia, Kenya, Myanmar, Nigeria, Palestine, the Philippines, South Sudan, and Thailand. The featured items come from research projects that explore how nonviolent civilian protection works, and how it can help to…

COLEG CAMBRIA students have secured new jobs after completing a prestigious forestry programme. Tilhill, the UK’s leading woodland creation, forest management and timber harvesting company, and Foresight Sustainable Forestry Company Plc announced the completion of their Foresight Sustainable Forestry Skills Training Programme in Wales and Scotland. Launched in 2022, the programme aimed to help young people in rural Wales gain employment opportunities in forestry by providing training, health and safety equipment and mentoring. Due to its success, it was extended into Scotland for the following year’s candidate intake. The UK is experiencing a critical forestry skills shortage as it strives to…