Author: Rhys Gregory

Principality Building Society has repledged its commitment to Time to Change Wales to help support the mental wellbeing of its colleagues. Since it signed in 2015, Principality has made huge progress by introducing a number of policies after listening to feedback from its colleagues. It now has a team of mental health first aiders, has introduced a number of new networks such as one for mental health advocates, carers, as well as PRIDE and REACH groups, so colleagues can share their experiences in an informal, supportive space. Monthly  “rejuvenate days” are now common practice for all colleagues, so they can…

More than one in three UK adults surveyed (36 per cent) never make space in their day or the time to speak about their mental health – the equivalent of 19.6 million people aged 16 and over. And the cost-of-living crisis, on top of the long lasting impact of the pandemic, is affecting people’s ability to make space and manage their mental health. The mental health of nearly 8 in 10 Britons (78 per cent) surveyed has been affected by the cost-of-living crisis. The poll of more than 5,000 people was conducted as part of Time to Talk Day, the…

The Second Parc Margam 10k run raising money for the Mayor of Neath Port Talbot’s Charity Fund is to get under way in the beautiful surroundings of Port Talbot’s Margam Country Park on Sunday, March 12th, 2023. Entrants can choose between 10k and 5k routes and as well as enjoying the run through the historic park. The run starts and finishes at historic Margam Castle, and will showcase the very best of Margam Park. Runners will pass alongside three of the park’s lakes before meandering through its woodland trails and past the fields which are home to the famous Margam…

Pembrokeshire residents are once again the best recyclers in Wales, with nearly three-quarters of all waste recycled. Statistics published by Welsh Government show Pembrokeshire’s recycling rates were the highest in Wales last year – for the third year running. Cllr Rhys Sinnett, Cabinet Member for Community Services, said the figure was outstanding. “As Wales is ranked third in the world for recycling, this is a massive achievement by everyone in Pembrokeshire,” he said. “I would like to thank every household in the county for getting behind this important aspect of reducing our carbon footprint and making Pembrokeshire a cleaner and…

Household recycling centres are not usually the first place someone would visit if they were looking for something antique or valuable. But a recent find of vintage books are sending curious collectors and bookworms, alike, into a spin. A collection of old books by P.G Wodehouse, which were destined for the dump, have been saved by Suez colleagues at Five Lanes Household Recycling Centre (HRC) near Caldicot and are thought to be worth several hundred pounds. Suez is the council’s contractor that looks after all three of Monmouthshire’s household recycling centres. The books, which were dropped off at HRC last year, caught the eye of colleagues, who thought…

Young people from Merthyr Tydfil’s Glynmil Caravan Park have remembered the lives of Gypsy/Roma Holocaust victims who died in World War Two by creating an educational art installation that will be on display at events and buildings across the UK. The artwork, which recently featured in a Holocaust commemoration service held at St Tydfil’s Parish Church, is currently at Merthyr Tydfil Central Library and will be displayed at other events before travelling to the Senedd in August for Roma Holocaust Memorial Day. A Welsh Government Youth Support Grant funded the project, which was led by Head4Arts’s Creative Director Kate Strudwick,…

Community-based language initiatives and local Welsh language newspapers are some of the organisations receiving a share of almost £260,000 to help us all use more Cymraeg. The Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has announced new funding for 36 organisations, to help them continue their important work despite the rising cost of living. Mentrau Iaith, which provide activities and opportunities in Welsh to people in their local areas, will receive a one-off payment to provide an increase in salaries and running costs. The Mentrau support Welsh-speakers of all ages and abilities to use more Welsh. Papurau Bro are…

More than £28.5m has been paid to Welsh farms at the beginning of the Glastir 2022 payment window, Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has said. This means 85% of payments have been made which is an improvement on the number of payments achieved in comparison with last year. The payments made include claims for the Glastir Entry and Advanced, Commons, and Organic schemes. Farm businesses receiving the funding are key in contributing to Welsh Government aims including conserving and enhancing biodiversity and improving soil and water resources by taking action towards decarbonising agriculture in Wales. This is the second year…

Wales U20 head coach Bryon Hayward has named his squad for the opening game against Ireland in Friday’s opening round of the Six Nations in Colwyn Bay. (KO 7pm, S4C) The side will be led by Dragons back row Ryan Woodman who will provide the experience in a pack with will have seven new caps starting. The backline has three players returning from the U20 Summer Series squad which reached the final against South Africa in Italy – full back Cameron Winnett (Cardiff Rugby), winger Harri Houston (Ospreys) and fly half Dan Edwards. Ospreys winger Llien Morgan, Dragons midfielder Harri…

Various factors determine the success of your business, one of them being fleet management. Companies that focus on improving their fleet management reap multiple benefits from reduced overall costs, improved customer satisfaction, increased bottom line, happier employees, and much more. Yet despite the benefits that successful fleet management can provide, many modern-day organisations still need to update fleet management methods, with around 24% still using traditional methods like spreadsheets etc. To ensure your business makes the most out of its fleet management, we outline several improvements to make below: Outsource Your Fleet Management Organising a fleet of vehicles and their…