Author: Rhys Gregory

he long school summer holidays are upon us and for parents of young children that usually means working hard to ensure they can play happily and safely. But when it comes to safe, stimulating and adventurous play, however, there is help at hand and this year’s National Playday in Cardiff is offering everyone low-cost or no-cost activities that children can enjoy. National Playday has been a fixture of the summer calendar since 1991 and as well as a celebration of children’s rights to play, it is a campaign that highlights the importance of play in their lives. So come along,…

Families are being supported to make the most of the school summer holidays with the biggest-ever programme of free and subsidised activities in Swansea. The free bus offer is also back every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday for the whole of the break so many can be reached without cost. Some schools are taking part in the Welsh Government funded Food and Fun programme where pupils attend for fun activities and are provided with a healthy breakfast or lunch. The council is supporting other projects with grants to community food initiatives and food banks and also with transport for the…

The summer holidays are here and we have some exciting, family, budget-friendly things to do in Neath Port Talbot. For instance, the free-of-charge Aqua Splash on Port Talbot’s popular Aberavon Beach has just been dubbed by a mother who took her children there as ‘the best water park in Britain’ – her accolade being trumpeted by one of the UK’s top selling newspapers. The NPT Youth Service is holding a range of activities for young people aged 11+ in the summer holidays including table tennis, circus skills, spray painting, outdoors games and free food! Check out the service’s social media…

Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC) and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority (PCNPA) are consulting with the public regarding the current transport access provision into Poppit Sands beach. The questionnaire will inform a WelTAG (Welsh Transport Appraisal Guidance) Stage 1 study being undertaken by WSP UK on behalf of PCC and PCNPA, which aims to deliver improved sustainable transport access into Poppit Sands (subject to funding and study progressing to further WelTAG Stages). The results from the public consultation will help inform what the key issues are within the study area and feed into the development of a long list of options…

Caerphilly County Borough and the LTA have announced a partnership to invest in and refurbish public park tennis courts across the county borough. In total, six tennis venues will be renovated, with investment of £377,828.22 helping ensure that quality facilities are available for the local community. The project is part of a nationwide investment by the UK Government and LTA Tennis Foundation, delivered by the LTA, to refurbish public tennis courts across Great Britain and open up the sport to more people. This investment will see thousands of existing park tennis courts in poor or unplayable condition brought back to…

A north Powys museum is hosting an exhibition this summer to celebrate the work of an iconic Welsh designer, the county council has said. Llanidloes Museum and Library has developed an exhibition, celebrating 70 years of iconic design by the fashion and homewares designer and businesswoman, Laura Ashley. The exhibition is free to enter and shows many pieces of Laura Ashley’s work, including an outfit from nearly every decade with a particularly rare dress from the 1960s and a display of fabric samples and fashion accessories. Cllr David Selby, Cabinet Member for a More Prosperous Powys, said: “It’s fantastic to…

The Senior Open Presented by Rolex returns to Royal Porthcawl Golf Club for the first time in six years this weekend, as the Bridgend venue plays host to the 2023 Championship, where some of the biggest names in golf are set to battle it out on the Welsh coastline. The Senior Open Presented by Rolex is one of the most sought-after titles in the senior game and returns to Royal Porthcawl for the first time since 2017, making it the third time for Wales to host the event. The venue, which offers stunning views across Swansea Bay to the Gower…

Caerphilly County Borough Council has once again been awarded for its commitment to maintaining green spaces across the county borough. The Green Flag Award celebrates the very best parks and green spaces in the UK, with eight of the county borough’s green spaces being awarded as a Green Flag destination in this year’s ceremony. In addition to this remarkable achievement, sixteen other sites within the borough have been honoured with Keep Wales Tidy’s Community Award. These accolades place Caerphilly County Borough in the top ranks, with the third most awards (24 in total) received by any local authority in Wales.…

Photography industry experts have predicted an exciting era of unprecedented growth and advancement in camera technology, with the global photography market size projected to reach $44.07 billion by 2025, according to Business Wire. As we cross the midway point of 2023, the evolution in imaging technology has become evident, with significant advancements in camera resolution and processing power. Camera accessories have also benefited from this technological growth, with innovative products like Hohem gimbal series offering state-of-the-art smartphone camera gimbals. These gimbals have become a popular tool among both professionals and hobbyists, indicating a shift towards more accessible, user-friendly photography tools.…

With the pulsating heartbeat of a dragon, Wales has evolved into an economic powerhouse that showcases the potential of a small, ambitious nation. The thriving business sector has proven that size doesn’t matter when it comes to achieving growth and success. Yet, as any entrepreneur or business leader will agree, there’s always room for improvement. For Welsh businesses, the next frontier is improving internal efficiency. This article aims to provide practical steps that can help any Welsh business boost its internal productivity and, as a result, positively impact the bottom line. Identifying Bottlenecks: The First Step Towards Greater Efficiency Every…