Author: Rhys Gregory

After the pandemic torpedoed his debut tour, comedian and actor Robin Morgan (Mock The Week, The News Quiz, The Now Show and This England) is back with a new show, Snip Snip, B*tch.   In between time, Robin has certainly been busy. He got married (happily, thanks), had two kids and moved back to his hometown of Cardiff. So what’s next? A vasectomy of course.   Robin’s previous tour was about his dad and son, Snip Snip, B*tch is about his mum and daughter. Symmetry, eh? It’s also a show about fatherhood, marriage, masculinity, hometowns, and the time Robin nearly died (not linked to the vasectomy).    Find…

Local athletes can follow in the footsteps of their Olympic and Paralympic heroes by applying for support from the Halo Sport Foundation. Applications close on Monday 20 February and the foundation offers crucial support such as the offer of free membership at Halo’s sport and leisure facilities. Financial support will also be awarded to some successful applicants. Those supported by the scheme in the past include Paralympic Gold-medallist Aled Davies OBE and former world champion triathlete Helen Jenkins. The initiative is also open to disabled athletes and over 100 local people are currently being supported by the scheme. The foundation…

Neath Port Talbot Council is working with arts consultants Counterculture to develop a new local strategy for culture encompassing heritage, sports, tourism and arts. Whether you’re an art lover, theatre buff, sports fanatic, or none of these, the council is now seeking your views on the strategy so it can help make the cultural offer in Neath Port Talbot better for all. The closing date for responses to this consultation is midnight on Tuesday 28 February 2023. Counterculture experts have produced a short report based on initial research and stakeholder engagement on Neath Port Talbot’s heritage and culture assets. The…

MonLife has put together a programme of exciting activities for children, young people and families to enjoy this February school half-term. The Monmouthshire Games are returning, providing a great chance to learn new skills, develop confidence, meet new people and most importantly have fun through sport. The week-long programme runs from Monday 20th to Friday 24th February and is hosted across the county’s leisure centres  (Abergavenny, Caldicot, Chepstow and Monmouth). At Monmouth leisure centre there is the indoor play centre, featuring an exciting three-storey, action-packed climbing maze, featuring a unique beat the clock timing system. There’s also a designated (enclosed) toddler…

The Child of Wales awards have returned for 2023, bigger and better than ever, with the aim of showcasing achievements of young people across Wales whilst raising funds for Welsh charities dedicated to helping children: Ty Hafan and Hope House. Amongst the nominees for the prestigious Child of Wales Awards are four remarkable young people from Merthyr Tydfil. Deryn, Elliott, Issac and Miley have all been nominated in recognition of their determination to overcome personal challenges, for their selfless charitable work and the positive difference they have made in their communities. We’re shining a spotlight on the incredible four and…

An exciting funding programme which could help Powys communities build pride in place, increase life chances for residents and drive good economic growth is set to be launched in a few weeks’ time. The Powys Shared Prosperity Fund Local Partnership, which will decide how over £23m of UK Government funding is spent across the county, met at the beginning of the February in preparation for the launch of the county’s Shared Prosperity Fund programme. Cllr David Selby, Cabinet Member for a More Prosperous Powys and Chair of the Powys Shared Prosperity Fund Local Partnership, said: “The main objective of the…

Wales is a beautiful country that is located on the western side of the United Kingdom. It is famous for its stunning scenery, vibrant culture, and rich history. With a population of just over three million people, Wales is a relatively small country, but it is packed full of things to see and do. Whether you are interested in exploring its rugged coastline, exploring its historic castles, or hiking through its stunning mountains, Wales has something to offer everyone. One of the best ways to explore Wales is by car. With its winding roads, breathtaking views, and small towns, a…

Android is considered the most widely used mobile operating system across the globe, whereby it has been utilised by numerous businesses to reach new customers, increase efficiency, and resolve issues for their clients. As a result, having an Android developer on your team is essential for building successful products. What is an Android Developer? An Android developer is a software engineer who develops applications (“apps”) for the Android operating system, followed by distributing them on the Google Play Store so that they can be accessed by Android users. At the point of writing, it comes as no surprise that Android…

Prepaid cards became extremely popular, not only for people involved in business, but even for common users that want to limit and spend their funds efficiently. However, such cards appeared relatively recently, and not that many people know exactly what it is.  Our main goal today is to show you what is prepaid Visa card, how to use it correctly, what advantages it has, and how to find the best service for getting such a solution. What Is VISA Prepaid Card? VISA prepaid card is a multitasking solution for everyone. In fact, this is like a regular credit card, which…

The English Premier League is arguably the world’s most popular and distinguished domestic sporting competition due to the wide scale attention that a majority of teams often draw towards their various outings, as well as the sheer star power that is on display during a weekly basis. While the English game has always garnered an immense amount of popularity since the league’s earliest few years, the Premier League’s establishment back in 1992 was the true landmark occasion that has taken English football into the epicenter of sheer amounts of wealth and prestige. Despite the opening few years of the league…