Author: Rhys Gregory

ICC Wales, Wales’s first dedicated convention centre, will be hosting a series of medical conferences that will support the post-pandemic recovery of the in-person medical meetings sector and highlight the venue’s pivotal role in the recovery of the UK Meetings Industry. This stunning venue first opened its doors in 2019 for the annual three-day Association of Stoma Care Nurses UK 2019 conference and more recently, welcomed over 1,400 delegates for the Royal College of Midwives annual conference in October 2022. The venue will now host more than 4,000 healthcare professionals over six major events in 2023, and a further 2,400…

For those looking for a festival with rest and relaxation on the line-up, look no further than Summer Camp – a series of micro-festivals running for four long weekends in July. Set in the elegant Walled Garden on the private grounds of Hawarden Estate, North East Wales, Summer Camp offers a blissful rural escape for explorers, families, couples, and friends to enjoy ‘workshops, feasts, wellness, and freedom’. Brought to you by The Good Life Society, creators of intimate events, experiences, workshops and holiday accommodation, Summer Camp is a celebration of nature and the great outdoors. Guests can look forward to…

A teenager from Pontprennau, who left school without any GCSEs, took home a gold award at Skills Competition Wales along with a brand-new job offer from Welsh skills and training provider, Itec Skills. The 2023 Skills Competition Wales saw over 1000 young people compete across five different sectors: Construction & Infrastructure, Engineering & Technology, Health, Hospitality & Lifestyle, IT & Enterprise and Media & Creative. 101 gold medals were awarded in total this year. At the virtual award ceremony Katie Pearce, aged 19, who studied Customer Service Level 1 with Itec, won the top award for Inclusive Skills: Customer Service, which…

Careers Wales are pleased to announce the launch of a new innovative web resource that provides real-time information on jobs in Wales. Future Jobs Wales enables users to view up-to-date labour market information (LMI) for specific industries and geographical areas. Through an interactive webpage, people can look at the particular data they’re interested in. This ranges from a general overview of a particular industry, through to more granular data including specific skills in demand and key employers within the industry. This BETA (in development) product represents the first phase of development and focuses on the construction and energy industries in…

Gyms and fitness clubs across the city are being asked to join the campaign to help tackle violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence. Around 200 businesses including martial arts clubs, boxing gyms and yoga and pilates studios across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan will shortly be receiving information and resources to help raise awareness of the issue and enable them to signpost any clients needing help to local and national specialist support providers. Following the success of information and advice being shared with hair and beauty organisations across the region last year, it’s hoped extending the initiative…

An emergency appeal has been launched for households impacted by the devastating explosion in Morriston on Monday. A number of householders in the surrounding properties are unable to return to their homes, and find themselves with substantial damage to their homes and belongings. Swansea Council for Voluntary Service and its local partners are encouraging donations with the money raised being used initially to provide emergency financial support to people immediately impacted by the explosion who may need to replace urgent items that have been damaged or destroyed, and longer term to support additional costs. You can donate to the appeal…

Sport Pembrokeshire were delighted to hold the Pembrokeshire Schools Disability Swimming Gala recently, having not held the event since 2020. Sponsored by Stena Line, the event saw more than 50 swimmers taking part from Portfield School, Ysgol Glannau Gwaun, Ysgol Bro Gwaun, Greenhill School, Ysgol Harri Tudur and Lamphey Primary School, in 29 races. The swimmers’ times were recorded and it is hoped that some participants will be identified to sign up for the Swim Wales Para talent ID programme. “Thanks to John Havard, swimming teacher at Fishguard Leisure Centre, and his staff for their support during the event,” said…

Lido Ponty has confirmed tickets for the start of its main 2023 season will go on sale from 9am on Friday, March 17. Lido lovers will be able to secure all sessions that will take place at the beloved attraction in Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd, from April 1 to April 30. The first two weeks of this period are the Easter holidays, meaning Lido Ponty is open seven days a week, offering two early morning swim sessions in the main and activity pools, followed by six family fun sessions where all three pools are open and the inflatables/water zorb…

RCT Council has confirmed that it will officially take over the operation of Catherine Street Car Park in Pontypridd, starting from when the facility reopens on Monday, March 20. During 2022, NCP decided to end its contract for the running of this private car park at short notice. Working with the facility’s owner Trivallis, the Council gave a commitment to securing a positive outcome for the future of the car park, given its popularity with Pontypridd town centre visitors and workers. The Council has been working closely with Trivallis to complete the processes that will enable it to take over…

Almost one year since the Homes for Ukraine scheme opened, the Welsh Government has today (Thursday, March 16) announced how it will continue to support people fleeing the war and support those already in Wales to move into longer-term accommodation. Over 6,500 people with sponsors in Wales have escaped Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in the last year, including over 3,000 through the Welsh Government’s super sponsor scheme. It has been a huge Team Cymru response to a terrible and ongoing conflict. The Welsh Government budget, which was passed in the Senedd last week, outlined £40m of investment to support…