Author: Rhys Gregory

Outdoor games for adults are a fun and adventurous way to spend time with friends and family, exercise, and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re looking to have a fun day out in the sun or host a backyard barbecue or garden party, these outdoor games for adults are sure to offer long-lasting enjoyment and unforgettable experiences. Cornhole Cornhole is a popular outdoor game that involves tossing beanbags into a hole in a raised platform. The platform is typically made of wood and measures 2 feet by 4 feet, with a 6-inch hole located 9 inches from the top. The…

A Welsh Community Bank has appointed a Development Manager for Powys as it expands its presence in the area. Andrew Davies joins the team at Smart Money Cymru Community Bank with a brief to promote its banking services, engage with the local community and expand membership in the county. He has wide-ranging experience across the Third Sector, much of it in financial services and the credit union movement. Smart Money Cymru has branches in Caerphilly, Tredegar, Blackwood, and recently merged with Brecon & District Credit Union giving it a presence in Powys, and the plan now is to increase its…

Putting your hazards on to thank a fellow driver, parking on the curb to leave more space for other drivers and warning other road users of upcoming speed traps are common courtesies that many drivers implement. However, a study by the car insurance team at Comparethemarket has found that common expressions of on-the-road politeness could leave drivers facing fines and penalty points. The research also reveals that many drivers are unaware that certain actions which are often perceived as good manners, are actually illegal. The driving courtesy that could land you a fine: Julie Daniels, motoring expert from Comparethemarket, shares…

The Raglan House office building on Cardiff Gate International Business Park is on the market, with an existing tenant taking a new 10 year lease on increased space in the building. The 23,787 sq ft modern detached three storey building sits on a site of approximately 1.1 acres and is arranged to suit multi occupation. Existing tenant BT Local Business Severnside – represented by Leading Edge Group UK Ltd – recently took over the entire 8,003 sq ft ground floor of Raglan House on a new 10 year lease, with the remaining two floors – each of 8,000  sq ft…

The theme for this year’s Swansea Conference has been announced: Supporting Local. This will be reflected throughout the conference, which attracts businesses, organisations and individuals from across the Swansea Bay City Region. The conference, which launched in 2019, will return to Swansea Arena on Wednesday March 29. It is expected to attract thousands of delegates and over 120 exhibitors. The event is aimed at businesses, campaigners, employers and anyone interested in Swansea’s future. The conference is run by 4theRegion, a membership alliance working to bring about positive change in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire. Debbie Green, CEO of…

Welcome in 2023 with a host of Welsh films for your cinema diary. Film Hub Wales has put together a selection of the most anticipated releases with Welsh connections, coming to a cinema near you this year. First up is Timestalker. Produced by Pembrokeshire born Vaughan Sivell, the film tells the story of a time-travelling hopeless romantic (Alice Lowe) as she deals with love, death and reincarnation. If biopics are more your thing, then look out for Y Sŵn from the Welsh creatives behind 2022 success Gwledd (Roger Williams and Lee Haven Jones), which tells the story of iconic politician Gwynfor…

Last year, Bastille were announced as the headline act for this year’s DEPOT in the Castle on Saturday 8th July. Now organisers have revealed the full festival line up, and it promises to be a date to remember. Announced today is Example – the multi-talented singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer behind global hits like 2011’s ‘Changed the Way You Kissed Me’ and ‘Stay Awake’. Fans can expect to hear all his biggest hits as he makes his debut at the iconic outdoor venue. Example will be joined at the castle by veteran of the UK urban music scene, General Levy, along with…

Dame Fiona Reynolds DBE will deliver a public lecture at Aberystwyth University as part of the celebrations to mark the institution’s 150th Anniversary. Drawing on her long career in the voluntary conservation sector, Dame Fiona Reynolds will deliver a talk ‘The Fight for Beauty – why it matters more than ever’ on Thursday 9 February at 5pm in Aberystwyth Arts Centre Cinema. Her lecture will question why beauty matters, and how beauty can be important when crises in climate, economy, nature and public health loom large? She will make a case for the fight for beauty and consider how ideas…

Record numbers of company liquidations should serve as a warning to business owners bracing for a recession to act early, according to one of the country’s leading restructuring and insolvency (R&I) advisors. Latest quarterly insolvency statistics for October to December 2022 (Q4), reveal the total number of company insolvencies registered in 2022 was 22,109 – the highest number since 2009 and 57% higher than 2021. Duncan Swift, R&I Partner at Azets expects insolvencies to keep rising throughout 2023 but is urging companies to seek help before an ‘end-of-life’ liquidation becomes the only option. The liquidation rate in 2022 was the highest…

Peter was just 55 when he suffered a cardiac arrest. A defibrillator saved Peter’s life that day. He is supporting St John Ambulance Cymru’s Defibruary campaign as he recognises the importance of a defibrillator more than most. Peter Belson, from Caerphilly, was travelling home from his caravan in November 2021, with wife Kelly, when he started to feel unwell. He thought nothing of it, so his wife took over behind the wheel and they continued their journey home. Peter notes at that time, he had absolutely no idea how serious the situation was going to be. It was shortly after…