Author: Rhys Gregory

An ex-logistics manager, who has Parkinson’s, is planning to undertake a 12 hour croquet marathon. Gareth Blake, from Cardigan, is taking on the challenge to raise awareness of the condition on World Parkinson’s Day on April 11. The 53-year-old, who is originally from Holyhead, on Anglesey, and is a member of Parkinson’s UK Cymru’s Emlyn and Tivyside Parkinson’s group, said had to give up his career after he was diagnosed with the condition. He took up the sport following a taster session with Cardigan Croquet Club that was organised through his local Parkinson’s group. Ana Palazon, Country Director of Parkinson’s…

Swansea Krazy Races, the free to attend soapbox derby, coming to the City centre on Sunday 18th June, is less than 100 days away! The popular event, been brought to the City by Headline Sponsor, Swansea Business Improvement District (BID), promises to bring all manner of wild and zany races to Swansea while raising thousands for local charities, including headline local charity Wales Air Ambulance. In addition to celebrating the 100 days countdown, event organisers are excited to announce that the event will now move to the centre of the city with racing going past Swansea Castle with spectators gathering…

Young people from Aberaeron Youth Club have kindly raised money for Angharad Children’s Ward in Bronglais Hospital. Cara Jones, Ceredigion Youth Worker said: “The young people who attend Youth Club decided that they wanted to raise money for a local cause. It was decided by the young people that this years proceeds would be donated to Angharad Children’s Ward. Money was raised by designing their own Christmas cards, pebble art and hot chocolate cones. The young people then sold them at local Christmas fairs.” Mari and Scarlett who are members of Aberaeron Youth club presented the money to the ward…

A pioneering music service that teaches children in Wrexham and Denbighshire has bounced back after a devasting flood. The award-winning North Wales Music Co-operative – which has branches in both counties – was up and running again just 28 days after a frozen pipe burst, inundating the building and causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to instruments and equipment. According to Head of Service Heather Powell, the disaster was heartbreaking because it happened not long after they had completed a major makeover to upgrade the building. She said: “The water from the burst pipe cascaded through the ceiling and…

Top Welsh comedians have been galvanised to spread the word about how humour can boost mental well-being. Some of the nation’s favourite laughter makers including stand-up star presenter Tudur Owen, who’s also a popular TV and radio presenter, has volunteered to put himself  in the spotlight for an inspired Q&A at Denbigh Town Hall at 7.30pm on Thursday, April 6. Other comedians taking part in the Welsh language event called Cryfder Mewn Comedi  (Strength in Comedy) include Dilwyn Pierce, Sian Parry and Eryl Davies and the MC for the evening will be Nic Parry, a well-known Welsh language sports commentor…

BBC Sport anchor Jason Mohammad has revealed his secret ambition to present televised international football matches from Wrexham’s Racecourse. The stadium was the scene of one of Wales’s most famous goals when Mark Hughes scored a scissors kick screamer in a memorable 3-0 victory against Spain in 1985 – but there haven’t been any full internationals there for many years. The Racecourse will take its place in a new TV series alongside Mexico’s mighty Azteca, Beijing’s incredible Bird’s Nest and closer to home, Welsh rugby’s cathedral, the Principality Stadium, the football fortress of Anfield, Spurs’ palatial White Hart Lane and…

Cymru’s amazing fans who make up the infamous “Y Wal Goch”, “The Red Wall” have so far raised an incredible £22,500 for Tenovus Cancer Care through the Football Association of Wales’ (FAW’s) “Red Wall Membership”. The unique partnership between Tenovus Cancer Care and “The Red Wall/ Y Wal Goch” ensures that with each membership sold this year, £1 will go directly to Wales’ leading cancer charity. The Red Wall Membership club pack, access to Cymru Home and Away tickets, product discounts, in addition to an exclusive “The Red Wall x Tenovus Cancer Care” supporters’ wristband. Chief Executive of Tenovus Cancer Care, Judi…

Coffee shop business opens seventh outlet at Cardiff’s tallest office building Coffee shop chain Kin & Ilk has opened its seventh outlet in Cardiff at Capital Tower, the city’s tallest office building. Local business Kin & Ilk has taken a lease at the 270 feet tall multi-let Capital Tower, in Greyfriars Road in Cardiff city centre.  It is serving speciality coffee and fresh, locally-sourced food to the building’s occupiers and passing shoppers and office workers. The coffee shop facility is the latest addition to facilities by owners Trinova, which acquired the building for £25 million in 2018 and which has…

Cardiff-based SCS Engineering Limited, a UK-based leader in smoke control solutions for residential and commercial buildings, has been acquired by Systemair AB. SCS provides smoke control solutions, building management systems and post-installation services for its customers. SCS has its head office in Cardiff, an assembly plant in Dorset and offices in London and Portsmouth. SCS, which was advised by Lexington Corporate Finance, employs 57 full time employees and had revenues of approximately £12m in 2022. Systemair is a leading ventilation company in Europe that manufactures and supplies HVAC products, as well as fire safety products. Operating across 52 countries, it…

Hay Festival has today revealed the free Programme for Schools for this spring’s edition, bringing writers and young readers together in-person and online for a series of inspiring interactive activities and conversations, 25-26 May, kicking-off the full Festival running 25 May-4 June 2023. Parents and teachers can explore the programme online now at hayfestival.org/schools with priority booking open now to all state schools in Wales. KS2 events on Thursday 25 May include writers Matt Goodfellow, Dr Ranj, Pamela Butchart, Chae Strathie, Abi Elphinstone, Emma Carroll, Jeffrey Boakye and SF Said; poet Mererid Hopwood; Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho; adventurer Bear Grylls; and space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock. KS3/4 events on Friday…