Author: Rhys Gregory

 The Welsh Museums Festival is making a return for the half term holidays (Saturday 28 October – Sunday 5 November) with a week of special events to celebrate the diverse history and culture of our country. More than 45 large and small museums across Wales are taking part in the festival this week, offering a number of mostly free, exciting and diverse activities for families – from a ‘climate rave’ in Rhayader to a potion-making workshop in Ceredigion and storytelling in Cardiff. There will also be an exciting, new Wales History Trails Passport Challenge, which will require museum-goers to visit…

We’re a nation of holiday lovers. With Britons taking over 45 million holiday trips to chase the sun, visit new places, or return to their favourite staycation spots every year, it’s never been more important to enjoy your downtime safe in the knowledge that your home is secure while you’re away.  Office for National Statistics data shows that while 45.6 million holidays were taken by UK residents in 2022, many households have also had to face the threat of burglary within the same timeframe.  Some 191,490 residential burglaries took place in England and Wales for the year ending March 2023,…

The holiday season is a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. But it can also be a time of financial stress, with the pressure to buy gifts, decorate, and prepare festive meals. That’s where a Christmas savings club can come to the rescue. In this article, we’ll explore 20 compelling reasons why joining a Christmas savings club can make your holiday season more enjoyable and less financially burdensome. 1. Steady Savings One of the primary benefits of a Christmas savings club is that it encourages steady savings throughout the year. By contributing a fixed amount each month, you’ll have a…

Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (or ADHD) is a condition that, in the UK, affects around 4% of boys, and less than 1% of girls. It can potentially last into adulthood, though it tends to present itself differently as we age, with older sufferers tending to be inattentive rather than hyperactive. Sensory overload Around 60% of those with ADHD tend to also suffer from something called Sensory Processing Disorder. This can lead a person to become fixated on a particular sensation or thought, to the point that they’re unable to focus on the task in front of them. So, rather than dealing…

If the pistachio trend on social media has got you dreaming of a decadent dessert, then you are in luck! The clever people at Five Guy have just launched a brand new, limited-edition pistachio milkshake – and it’s available right now! Pistachio has become more than a seasonal trend, it’s taking the world by storm, partly driven by its health-benefiting properties. A quick search or lookup of #FoodTok online and you’ll be inundated with food hacks of people indulging in the luxury treat. The new pistachio milkshake at Five Guys offers the perfect blend of sweetness with rich pistachio in…

The Vale of Rheidol Railway (VoR) at Aberystwyth is negotiating to acquire the Brecon Mountain Railway (BMR). This merger represents an historic milestone for both railways and safeguards the future of the BMR for future generations to enjoy. The VoR has a rich history dating back to 1902. Known for its breath-taking journeys from the coast at Aberystwyth to Devil’s Bridge in the Cambrian Mountains, it has been continuously operating as a tourist railway for 120 years, carrying visitors from across the globe. It has a unique history as the last steam railway to be operated by British Rail. By…

A group of ‘Rising Stars’ from the Welsh food and drink industry put their products in the limelight at Wales’ premier food and drink event – BlasCymru/TasteWales 2023. Held at the International Convention Centre Wales at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport (October 25-26th2023), BlasCymru/TasteWales brought together food and drink industry buyers, suppliers, and businesses eager to network and discover new products. The flagship Welsh Government event featured 120 Welsh food and drink businesses, giving them the opportunity to showcase and meet some of the industry’s most important contacts, including 270 buyers from the UK and abroad. Among the displays…

Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 25 October, reviewing the year and setting out its vision to support businesses in Wales over the next year. Chamber members and partners joined the organisation’s CEO Paul Butterworth for the event which took place at Sophia Gardens, the home of Glamorgan Cricket and Welsh Fire. Following the election of Paul Clark to President and re-election of Rachelle Sellek to the board, the Chamber revealed how it will promote, connect, support and inform businesses through its membership packages, trade network and its soon to…

Leading commercial cleaning company Mrs Buckét has made a series of high-level appointments as it continues its rapid growth within the cleaning and facilities management industry. The Swansea-headquartered business has appointed several new senior team members in recent months, including: Glenn Day as Growth Manager, Michael Owen, Jane Boyle and Jonathan Pike as Area Managers, Jon Roberts as Division One Operations Manager, and Robert Ford as Talent Advisor. All new hires join with significant industry experience and will play a crucial role in achieving the company’s ambitious growth plans. Mrs Buckét was founded by Rachael Flanagan, then just 18, in…

Over 550 residents have already installed a new web-based Swansea city centre rewards app since its launch last week. The web-based app gives access to offers in shops and restaurants, as well as information about what’s on in the city centre. It’s being run by Swansea Business Improvement District (BID) and funded by Swansea Council. Replacing the old Big Heart of Swansea app, residents can benefit from the new one by visiting app.bigheartofswansea.co.uk and installing it on their mobile devices. The web-based app also includes a searchable directory of city centre businesses, as well as their opening hours, locations and…