Author: Rhys Gregory

Ceredigion Council want to hear from the public on their ideas on how to spend the money made from selling the Old County School in Tregaron. £100,645 is held following the sale of the property in February 2022. The money is currently held by the charity Cardiganshire Intermediate and Technical Education Fund, where Ceredigion County Council is a trustee. A sub-group has been set up to look at the how to use this money, with members from Ceredigion County Council, Tregaron Town Council, Ysgol Henry Richard and Cylch Meithrin Tregaron. A public consultation will be held for 8 weeks and…

A 22-year-old Cardiff Metropolitan University Textiles graduate has high hopes for a career in pattern design after one of her floral prints has been featured on a dress by national fashion retailer, TU Clothing. Imogen Lee, originally from Narberth in Pembrokeshire, displayed her prints at the annual New Designers graduate show in London – one of the showcase events available to her through the BA Textile Design course – and was spotted by Sainsbury’s TU. Imogen’s original print, designed while studying at Cardiff Met, features on a dress within TU Clothing’s spring/summer 2023 collection available now and she jumped at…

THE future of a major clock tower redevelopment is in good health thanks to the generosity of a global manufacturing company. A significant community grant from Convatec – the FTSE 100 medical products and solutions business which employee hundreds of people in Deeside – helped the team at the Grade II-listed John Summers Clock Tower make steady progress over past months as part of their ‘Forever Caring’ month initiative. Enbarr Foundation Director Vicki Roskams and fellow ‘Guardians’ of the beloved landmark have been working on the £5.2m project and she says the cash injection has been pivotal since the new…

Swansea Building Society has planted 100 trees at the historic Penllergare Valley Woods estate, as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations. The Society, with branch offices in Mumbles, Swansea, Carmarthen and Cowbridge, planted the trees on Monday, March 20. The event saw 11 Society members, including Finance Director, Nathan Griffiths; Compliance and Risk Director, Catherine Griffiths; and Head of IT, Nick Longar, join with volunteers from the Penllergare Trust to plant the saplings on the estate. The 100 trees planted by Swansea Building Society included sessile oak, rowan and hazel to further increase biodiversity and support wildlife in the valley.…

Over 120 exhibitors have now been confirmed for a major forthcoming event aimed at celebrating all that’s great about Swansea. Organised by 4 The Region in partnership with Swansea Council, the Swansea Conference 2023 is being held at Swansea Arena on Wednesday March 29. As well as the exhibition, there will also be an opportunity learn more about regeneration in Swansea. The theme of this year’s conference is supporting local – buying from local businesses, supporting each other, and what can be done to keep more spend in the local economy. As part of the conference, panel and audience discussions…

The pre-start business grant scheme being delivered by Swansea Council will help cover the costs of equipment or tools, website development and business software, training, accreditation and marketing and promotional work. The grant is part of the business support anchor project being funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund. It covers 95% of the of project costs for the first £1,000 of expenditure and 50% for expenditure of between £1,000 and £10,000. People either entering self-employment or starting a new business are being invited to apply, although established businesses won’t be eligible for this particular grant. Other grant schemes…

The Welsh Government law is set to come into force on September 17 and it will mean streets and roads across the country, including Swansea, see existing 30mph limits reduced to 20mph in most cases. Swansea Council, along with all other local authorities in Wales, are being asked to start taking steps now ahead of the September date. A spokesman for Swansea Council said: “The Welsh Government passed the 20mph law last year and has told councils they have to implement the changes. “Although the new rules will not start until September, there is a lot of preparation work to…

Cardiff Children’s Literature Festival is returning after a two-year break, with a range of presentations from some of the UK’s best-loved children’s authors. The Beast and the Bethanyauthor Jack Meggitt-Phillips; award-winning illustrator and creator of theMini Rabbitseries, John Bond, Iszi Lawrence’s tales of eighteenth-century pirates, and a celebration of 30 years ofHorrible Histories, will all feature at the festival. Cabinet Member for Culture, Parks and Events, Cllr Jennifer Burke, said: “Cardiff Children’s Literature Festival has been helping inspire a love of reading in local children for years now and it’s fantastic to have it back. There are some great authors…

First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced £750,000 for the Tidal Lagoon Challenge. The money will be available for at least three research projects focusing on the deployment of tidal lagoon technology. The research will help address the barriers that have prevented the development of the technology and give more insight into the benefits it could bring to Wales. The work will advance the future development of a tidal lagoon project in Welsh waters. The First Minister will make the announcement at the Marine Energy Wales Conference in Swansea. First Minister Mark Drakeford said, “Our ambition is to make Wales a…

A wedding is a significant event that ushers in a lifetime of commitment. A day of happiness, love, and celebration with our loved ones. For most people, it is a once-in-a-lifetime event. One of the most important representations of your dedication as you get ready to walk down the aisle and begin your new life with your spouse will be your wedding bands. These precious pieces of jewellery will forever represent the love and bond you share with your partner.  However, the cost of these bands can quickly add up, leaving many couples feeling overwhelmed and stressed. But fret not!…