Author: Rhys Gregory

A campaign has been launched by Working Wales to encourage adults in Wales looking to change careers to seek professional support. This follows recent research which revealed that almost three-quarters of UK workers (71%) will be looking for a new role this year. The ‘career changer’ campaign showcases the vital support that Working Wales offers to young people and adults across Wales who are looking to make a career change but are unsure of where to start. Delivered by Careers Wales and funded by the Welsh Government, Working Wales provides anyone over the age of 16 with a package of…

Thanks to a new initiative by an Anglesey-based social enterprise, five community Electric Vehicle (EV) fast charging points have been installed across the island.  Menter Môn, in partnership with Medrwn Môn and the Isle of Anglesey County Council have installed the points at community hubs as part of the Zap Môn project. With the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans to be banned from 2030, the roll-out of fast chargers aims to give residents the option of going electric early. The new points are located at important community locations in Bryngwran, Llannerch-y-medd, Amlwch and Talwrn. It’s also…

Persimmon Homes West Wales has donated £5,000 to Wales Air Ambulance to help fund its Castles in the Sky art trail which will help raise vital funds for the charity. Wales Air Ambulance provides a vital service across the country, with four emergency helicopters delivering expert time-critical care to patients wherever they may be. The organisation also has eight critical care cars, which enable clinicians to reach more urban, built-up areas swiftly and remain operational when poor weather or essential maintenance prevents the aircraft from flying. Wales Air Ambulance relies entirely on charitable donations and the money gifted by Persimmon Homes West Wales is…

This Easter, National Trust Cymru invites visitors to pop on their ears and hop into the easter holidays at Penrhyn Castle and Garden. Between April 1 and 10, a ten-point trail follows the adventures of the mouse and stoat as they meet their spring animal friends around the grounds and the castle at Penrhyn. The easter adventures trail gives the entire family a chance to get out and about with a range of activities to complete, including a game of hopscotch or the challenge of finding their way around a maze.  For the first time, the easter trail will be…

A North Wales-based engineering, environmental and planning consultancy has utilised its expertise to play a key role in reducing the input of sediment and nutrients on a stretch of the River Dee.  Caulmert, which has offices in St Asaph, Bangor, Altrincham, Nottingham, and Kent, has been working for Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to plan and design a bridge across the Little Dee in Penaran Forest as part of the LIFE Dee River programme.  The scheme aims to restore the river’s health and habitats, and the addition of a bridge at the crossing in the Penaran forestry block will have a positive impact…

ROCKWOOL has welcomed Nick Wilson as Managing Director to lead the insulation manufacturer across the UK and Irish markets. Wilson brings over 20 years of experience across the industrial, appliance and heating sectors, having held senior positions across commercial, marketing and operations functions. He joins at a critical moment for energy efficiency, with the cost-of-living crisis having tipped an estimated 3.1 million households in England into fuel poverty. Meanwhile the Climate Change Committee’s most recent Progress Report to Parliament called for a “sustained push” on energy efficiency, bringing pressure on the government to accelerate retrofitting rates to reduce bills and…

Pembrokeshire chef Daniel Jones has scooped first prize in the Pub Chef of the Year category at the International Salon Culinaire awards 2023. The finals of the competition took place at ExCel London on 22 March 2023. Executive chef Daniel is co-owner of JT at the Abergwaun Hotel, the hotel and restaurant in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, recently awarded a 4* rating by Visit Wales. His winning dish of Lemon Sole, Spring Vegetables, Bluestone Ale and Pickled Cockle Vinaigrette with ‘Welshman’s caviar’ (handpicked laver seaweed from the Pembrokeshire coast) came first place amongst the seven finalists, and will be introduced to the…

Broadcaster and adventurer Ben Fogle is about to tackle his latest walk on the wild side with a new tour full of hair-raising and uplifting stories from a life of amazing encounters. Best known from hit shows including Animal Park, Lost Worlds and New Lives In The Wild, the popular presenter will bring his new live tour BEN FOGLE – WILD to 22 towns and cities across the UK in Spring 2023. BEN FOGLE – WILD will see Ben sharing stories of hope, possibility and positivity, all learned from his extraordinary encounters around the world. BEN FOGLE – WILD full…

Welsh heritage jewellers, Clogau is set to launch on April 1st a royal collection to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III and his love of gardening. For the first time in seven decades, on 6th May 2023, the British public will be glued to screens to watch King Charles III ascend the 700-year old throne, on which King Henry VIII, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II sat. Engraved with the coronation date and inspired by King Charles III’s favourite purple flowers, the royal Tree of Life Delphinium Collection makes for the perfect wearable keepsake to cherish this special date.…

Four Welsh vineyards have joined in a collaborative project to look at ways of delivering innovative solutions to decarbonisation and improving the efficiency of Welsh Vineyards through reducing the use of synthetic chemicals. Supported by the Welsh Government’s Decarbonisation and Covid Challenge Fund, the project’s objective was to increase knowledge and understanding of disease control and prevention methods in vineyards across Wales. The project’s outputs will help to reduce future use of, and reliance on, synthetic chemicals. Four Welsh vineyards participated, Ancre Hill Estates, Gwinllan Conwy Vineyard, Gwinllan Hebron Vineyard and Sticle Vineyard. All vineyards are different in size and…