Author: Rhys Gregory

Upcoming agricultural shows this summer will provide more opportunities for discussion and to see the best of rural Wales, Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales Lesley Griffiths has said. The Minister will be visiting both the Anglesey and Pembrokeshire shows this week, and will be joined by the First Minister Mark Drakeford at Mona for Sioe Mon   The Welsh Government has a presence at both shows where farmers will be able to find out more about the proposals for the Sustainable Farming Scheme. The Minister for Rural Affairs said: “I’m looking forward to visiting both shows this week.  Sioe…

A scheme to support local projects in coastal areas of Wales in tackling the climate emergency will benefit from funding from the Welsh Government Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths said the Coastal Capacity Building Fund will be important in helping coastal communities improve environmental outcomes. The fund aims to build capacity, helping communities to deliver sustainable action which supports growth and recovery in local marine and coastal areas. The types of projects the fund could support varies from developing skills, knowledge and networks to engage with marine and coastal issues to carrying out scoping exercises to look at reducing carbon…

Bingo is a splendid game, which provides a social outlet and a sense of community. Many seniors enjoy the opportunity to gather with friends and acquaintances to play bingo, chat and catch up. A game to enjoy Bingo offers a chance for social interaction and can help combat feelings of loneliness or isolation. It is a relatively simple and easy game to play. It doesn’t require any special skills or physical exertion, making it accessible to people of all abilities. Accessibility makes bingo an appealing game to seniors who may have limited mobility or cognitive abilities. It can also be…

If you own a power station, you’re probably familiar with expansion batteries. Many brands today offer modular power storage solutions, which usually include power generators and additional battery packs for flexible capacities. These battery modules, known as “expansion batteries”, allow you to expand the capacity of your power station to your needs. In this article, we will delve into the world of expansion batteries from BLUETTI, one of the top players in this field. BLUETTI provides diverse extra battery models with capacities ranging from 806 Wh to 3,072 Wh. What sets BLUETTI apart from its competitors is that its battery…

Technical outdoor clothing brand, Jöttnar, has completed its latest investment round, raising over £1m through a mix of re-investment and crowdfunding, in a deal advised on by expert dealmaking firm, GS Verde Group. The raise will support the business in accelerating the expansion of its product range, team, and customer base. Jöttnar was conceived in Arctic Norway by founders Tommy Kelly and Steve Howarth. As two former Royal Marine commandos, they honed their skills as the world’s elite specialists in extreme cold weather, mountain warfare, and survival by exposing themselves to Norway’s extraordinarily demanding environmental conditions. These experiences inspired them…

The Maindee on Chepstow Road re-opened on the 9th August following a major investment of £215,000. The pub is part of the Proper Pubs division at Admiral Taverns and has undergone a complete interior transformation which includes a brand-new bar area, furniture, wooden flooring, soft furnishings, fixtures and fittings throughout. Thanks to the investment, the Maindee boasts a new look and fresh decor giving a warmer, more welcoming feel to appeal to all the local community. Operator of the Maindee, Emma Lewis, said: “Opening night was fantastic, it was amazing to see all our customers, old and new, coming to…

Casting has been announced for the first ever UK and Ireland tour of the acclaimed West End musical The Drifters Girl, which will visit Wales Millennium Centre on 7-11 May 2024.   Carly Mercedes Dyer, a former star of Six the Musical who also delighted audiences with her performances as Erma in Anything Goes, will play music industry change-maker, Faye Treadwell.  Carly will star alongside 2018 X Factor winner Dalton Harris, Ashford Campbell (The Drifters Girl), Miles Anthony Daley (Tina Turner: The Musical) and Tarik Frimpong (The Wiz, Aladdin). Jaydah Bell-Ricketts (A Little Princess, School Of Rock) will be joining the cast…

Another 50 wild Carneddau mountain ponies will need to find new homes this autumn after the annual round-up takes place and surplus colts are removed from the herd that roams freely over Snowdonia to prevent overgrazing. However, Gareth Wyn Jones, who is secretary of the Carneddau Mountain Pony Society, says this is an increasingly difficult task as the unique breed is widely misunderstood and thought to offer little opportunity to horse lovers. Now the outspoken hill farmer is preparing to shine a light on the versatility of North Wales’ unique breed at the upcoming GWCT Welsh Game Fair, which is…

The FIM British Speedway Grand Prix stars won’t be the only legends on two wheels in Cardiff on Saturday September 2nd as Blood Bikes Wales ride in as nominated charity. Playing a vital role in relieving the pressure on our massively over-stretched National Health Service, Blood Bikes Wales volunteers provide a completely free courier service for the NHS, relying solely on  volunteers and public donations. The team works around the clock assisting to deliver among other things vital blood supplies and samples, plasma, donor milk for specialist baby units and essential medication between the various hospitals. Blood Bikes will be…

A charity fun run with a difference is coming to South Wales this October. A series of spooktacular charity Dark Runs will be organised Tŷ Hafan’s Children’s Hospice, who provide specialist care and support for children with life-shortening conditions and their families. The event is sponsored by Principality Building Society, who chose Tŷ Hafan to be one of their Charity Partners alongside Hope House Tŷ Gobaith Children’s Hospice who operate in North Wales. Principality have pledged to match all donations made to the charity across the events up to a total of £50,000. The early evening runs, will take place at 4 different…