Author: Rhys Gregory

McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Bridgend has announced the date for its bi-annual Late Night Shopping sale. Guests visiting the Centre on Thursday 1st June will have the opportunity to browse their favourite brands, take advantage of the additional 20% off outlet prices and infuse joy into their wardrobes for one day only.  Fashion lovers across South Wales can look forward to unbeatable offers on iconic brands such as The North Face, Calvin Klein, The Cosmetic Company, Crew Clothing, Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss and more. With additional discounts added to McArthurGlen’s already unmatched prices on its premium offering, the Late Night Shopping…

South Wales storage firm, blue self storage, is going from strength to strength with work commencing on a new site in Bridgend. Founded in 1988 as Cardiff Self Storage, the company went through a major rebrand in 2019 to enable its expansion outside of Cardiff where it first started. Since the rebrand, the award-winning storage company has grown significantly from 425 units to 1,025 and currently operates across 3 sites. blue self storage has just started work on a fourth site in Bridgend with two other sites currently in for planning permission. The company also has plans to expand in…

A series of community events have been planned at which hands-on advice and support will be given to new and existing businesses across Neath Port Talbot. Known as the Enhanced Business Support for Growth and Innovation Project, it is one of five projects that form part of Neath Port Talbot Council’s delivery of its share of UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) money. This project will tie in with existing business support programmes while maintaining the flexibility to respond quickly and appropriately to the needs of local businesses in what is currently a challenging economic climate. Part of the project…

Cardiff Beach Volleyball and Fireball Beach Volleyball are excited to announce the highly anticipated Cardiff Open 2023, set to take place this weekend at the picturesque Cardiff Beach Volleyball venue, set in Victoria Park. This thrilling event will bring together top-tier athletes, passionate beach volleyball enthusiasts, and a vibrant beach atmosphere, promising an unforgettable experience for all attendees. Scheduled to kick off on May 27th, the Cardiff Open 2023 is expected to be the largest and most exhilarating beach volleyball tournament in the region. Featuring elite players from across the UK, this tournament will showcase the pinnacle of beach volleyball…

The housing association and RCT based charity have joined forces in a 2-year partnership that will focus on supporting communities that have been hardest hit by the cost-of-living crisis. The partnership formed following a competitive search in which Trivallis tenants and staff collectively selected Valleys Kids as their chosen charity partner. For the next two years, Trivallis will work in partnership with Valleys Kids, to raise awareness and funds to support the work Valleys Kids do to improve the quality of life for people across the valleys. The partnership will also see the two organisations working together on community projects…

To coincide with the release of Disney’s much anticipated ‘Little Mermaid’ remake, The Red Dragon Centre is hosting a day of eco-friendly family fun on Monday 29th May. Between 12-5pm, the Red Dragon Centre and The Wildlife Trust will be joining forces to offer a range of creative, free activities. Children will be able to contribute to the creation of an upcycled Mermaid sculpture, make marine crafts to take home, and meet the team from The Wildlife Trust to learn more about how we can keep our seas safe from pollution. The Wildlife Trust will also have a number of…

An exhibition telling the real-life stories of people who have found refuge in Wales over the years has gone on display at the Palace of Westminster in London. ‘Refugees from National Socialism in Wales: learning from the past for the future’ has been co-curated by Dr Andrea Hammel and Dr Morris Brodie from Aberystwyth University’s Centre for the Movement of People, in collaboration with refugees and those who are assisting refugees with resettlement in Wales. The exhibition traces the history of those who have sought sanctuary in Wales, ranging from those who fled from National Socialism in Central Europe in…

MamGu Welshcakes has impressed diners with its range of traditional and modern Welsh cakes since starting out at markets and food fairs in 2016. Since then, the company has grown to a popular coffee shop in the Pembrokeshire harbour village of Solva, along with a bakery in Croesgoch – as well as selling direct to customers via their website. Now, thanks to a £40,000 micro loan from the Development Bank of Wales, the business has opened a new café at the Marine Centre of Excellence in Saundersfoot harbour, where it can bring its range of Welsh cakes and traditional afternoon…

ACT has launched a new delivery centre for Gwent in response to rising demand for its services in the region. The leading training provider helps thousands of people every year reach their potential through vocational training programmes and qualifications including Jobs Growth Wales+ (JGW+), Apprenticeships and Higher Apprenticeships, employability training, short commercial courses, and more. Its new centre in Pontypool will help work-based learners aged 16-19 access the Welsh Government’s JGW+ programme, where they will develop their employability skills, receive wellbeing support and mentoring and participate in fun and challenging ‘enrichment’ activities, work experience and volunteering opportunities. The new premises…

Wrexham Lager celebrates its history with the listing of its 4% lager in Tesco stores across the country this week. The family-owned brewery has released its first ever bottled draught at 4% which will be on Tesco shelves across Wales from 16 May. The listing is yet another milestone in Wrexham Lager’s rich history. Established in 1882, Wrexham Lager has been served on the Titanic and is the oldest lager brewery in the UK, becoming a major sponsor of Wrexham Football Club in the 1990s. The new bottles will feature the iconic sky-blue logo of Wrexham Lager for the first…