Author: Rhys Gregory

Fifty Young Ambassadors from six Secondary Schools recently attended Sport Pembrokeshire Young Ambassador training and two successful local athletes were on hand to provide inspiration for the future. Young Ambassadors is a youth leadership movement aimed at developing future leaders through sport, physical activity and play. Young Ambassadors will use their role to inspire, influence, lead, and mentor within and across education and communities, to connect and support society to be healthy and active. Pupils had the opportunity to take part in three workshops hosted at Haverfordwest High VC School – first aid, inclusion awareness and action planning. The group…

The first phase of repair work to the pictured wall at Salem Terrace, Llwynypia, will start next week. The masonry wall requires essential work, which will take place over two weeks from Monday, March 25.The work has been scheduled during the school Easter holiday to minimise disruption, and will be completed by April 5. All minor vegetation will be removed, while the wall will be reconstructed at the steps section and its adjacent area. The remaining face of the wall will be repointed, while the copings will be reset. In order to safely complete the work, a single lane closure and…

Monmouthshire County Council’s Economy, Employment & Skills Department will host two job fairs in April. On the 11th of April at Abergavenny Market Hall and the 18th of April at Caldicot Choir Hall, residents can speak to local employers from care, construction, hospitality, logistics, retail and more on employment opportunities within Monmouthshire. The two events will bring together a variety of local employers to provide information for people looking to start a new role, start a career, or change careers. The Economy, Employment & Skills Department aims to make Monmouthshire a place where you feel supported in your career and…

William Cowper, a British poet, once said, ‘Variety’s the very spice of life’, but what he actually meant was food variety is the spice of life, especially if you’re from Wales. Welsh food is the inspiration for many great restaurants in Wales and also around the UK. With 1,680 miles of lush coastline, it’s only right and proper to get into the Cawl (Lobscows) and Mussels from the Menai Straits, moving inland to enjoy some Tatws pum munud followed by an Aberffraw biscuit. Food as Inspiration Is Common to Many Welsh chefs always bring something unique to the table, and…

I have always been oddly fascinated by Tim Burton’s 1990 classic Edward Scissorhands, so I’m delighted to see that it’s made its way to the stage in Cardiff. Its story of accepting and including those who may look different is one that is as old as time, and sadly hasn’t changed much. Although, there are moments of peoples’ heartwarming qualities which are endeering, it is overshadowed by selfish acts and society’s conformity. People are quick to jump on the band wagon when the going is good, but fall foul and get cast aside like poor Edward just as fast. Edward…

Dogs and their owners are set to enjoy a fun day out this spring in aid of a local charity. City Hospice’s Wag this Way event returns on 28 April and will feature a 5km sponsored walk through the grounds of Bute Park and access to a dog festival. The festival will be hosted by Radio Cardiff presenters Wyburn & Wayne and will feature live entertainment, interactive dog activities to get involved in, a variety of market stalls and a dog show hosted by the event’s sponsor Cardiff Veterinary Centre. The show allows pooches to compete for a coveted rosette…

A housing market projection report for Bridgend County Borough has found that more than 2,800 new social and affordable homes are going to be needed to meet demand over the next decade. The report, which was discussed by Cabinet, found that an additional 2,834 social and affordable homes are needed by 2033 to meet local demand. The majority of these are located in the Bridgend town, Pyle, Kenfig Hill, Cornelly and Porthcawl areas, with one-bedroom homes and flats accounting for just under 40 per cent of the expected demand. The report also found that 71 per cent of households own…

An appeal will be launched on Friday to support an exciting £4 million project to redevelop Talyllyn Railway, the world’s first preserved railway, at Tywyn in Mid Wales. The ‘Preserving our Past, Building Our Future’ project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, proposes major redevelopment of facilities at Tywyn Pendre and Wharf stations to carry the railway into the future. Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society (TRPS) is keen to educate visitors about the railway’s heritage and the story of slate in the region whilst also updating and increasing accommodation for volunteers. New engineering facilities are also planned to train the…

The Bryncoch Inn in West Glamorgan welcomes pub-goers back following an extensive 3-week refurbishment. Boasting a brighter, new modern look, the renovation has seen the pub undergo a complete transformation. A refreshed bar, new soft furnishings and an enhanced dining area has given the pub a new lease of life, providing guests with a relaxed, welcoming environment to enjoy their visit. Along with the new look, The Bryncoch Inn has introduced an all-new food menu featuring exciting and delicious dishes such as the ever-so indulgent Laying it on Chick Burger, mouth-watering Tandoori Chicken sizzling skillet and the impressive Giant Gyros.…

A PICTURESQUE luxury lodge retreat has experienced a surge in interest from prospective holiday homeowners across the country. One year after opening – following a multi-million-pound redevelopment – permanent and rental space at Darwin Escapes’ 40-acre Plas Isaf Lodge Retreat is in demand. The Talacre-based firm, which employs more than 900 staff and owns 26 resorts in the UK and Isle of Wight, has made significant investment at the popular site, based just outside Caerwys, Flintshire. As well as new access roads, high-end lodges, drainage, landscaping, and infrastructure, the company was firmly focused on conservation and preservation of existing wildlife, notably bats and badger colonies.…