Author: Rhys Gregory

A leading Wrexham-based visitor attraction has blown guests away by showcasing science in action during its latest live show.    Xplore! Science Discovery Centre is bringing bubbles to life in an interactive experience, making innovative experiments and cutting-edge research more accessible to visiting families.   The public show, titled ‘Brilliant Bubbles’, examines their properties and relevance in everyday life, and has made its return the first time since the charity’s relocation to Henblas Street in the city centre.  Science communicators set the creations alight through propane gas, mix liquid nitrogen with washing up solution to make dramatic bursting effects, and…

An axeman from Bala is aiming to be top of the chops this month. Former British champion Elgan Pugh will be part of the Clwyd Axemen team taking part at the Welsh Game Fair at the Faenol Estate near Bangor on the weekend of September 9 and 10. The Clwyd Axemen were formed 15 years ago as a splinter group from the Gwynedd Axemen and now have over 10 regular members – including a couple of Axewomen – who perform displays of lumberjack skills at shows the length of the country. This year they have been to the Scottish Game…

A renowned vocal ensemble will join with a North Wales choir to perform at the region’s premiere music festival. Tenebrae are favourites among North Wales International Music Festival audiences and return to St Asaph Cathedral on Friday, September 15. They will present a programme of Renaissance music in a concert that promises to be an inspiring and immersive opening to this year’s festival that runs from Friday, September 15 to Saturday, September 30. It’s all been made possible thanks to the support of the Arts Council of Wales, Colwinston Charitable Trust and the festival’s headline sponsor, the Pendine Arts and…

Creative Wales – the Welsh Government agency that promotes the nation’s creative industries – is celebrating an exciting time for the Welsh screen industry, with the production of six new dramas all set in Wales. These are: Steeltown Murders, Wolf, Tree on a Hill, Men Up, Lost Boys and Fairies, and The Way. Steeltown Murders and Wolf are available to stream now on BBC iPlayer. The latest boom comes as a result of close partnership working between Welsh Government and BBC Cymru Wales, who have been working closely to ensure creative talent is offered the opportunities and support needed to…

Amidst the high cost of living which has affected families all over the country, this September, visitors can enjoy hundreds of historical locations across Wales for free. Cadw has announced the return of Open Doors this September – an annual festival which unlocks access to Wales’ most remarkable and cherished historical locations. Throughout September, over 200 historic landmarks across Wales will offer visitors an exciting lineup of free events, guided tours, and immersive experiences – some of which have never been accessible to the public before. The Open Doors initiative is part of the wider European Heritage Day festival –…

St John Ambulance Cymru’s Save a Life September campaign is back, and this year the charity is encouraging as many people as possible to learn lifesaving first aid skills with them. The Save a Life September campaign takes place annually, aiming to teach more people across Wales first aid skills free of charge. It also encourages individuals to sign up to one of St John Ambulance Cymru’s renowned first aid courses, creating more potential lifesavers in the communities of Wales. St John Ambulance Cymru offers a vast range of courses, from first aid at work training to more specific sessions…

Swansea-based kidney charity, Popham Kidney Support, has unveiled its brand-new annual fundraising event. The Rhoose 5k Trail Run, taking place on September 24, covers the scenic footpath along Fontygary Bay. It is a Run Britain registered event and comes during Popham Kidney Support’s tenth year operating. The picturesque Fontygary Bay footpath offers the ideal setting for the run, set to commence at Fontygary Leisure Park. Participants will be treated to breathtaking views of the coastline as they navigate their way through the course, passing checkpoints at the Rhoose Point and Newton Pool along the way and concluding right where it…

Wales’s biggest kitchen manufacturer Sigma 3 Group, based in Llantrisant, has acquired Birmingham company Mereway Kitchens out of administration. Sigma 3 Group is a prominent UK business with almost 50 years of heritage. It has made this acquisition after also committing a £20 million investment in 2021 to produce a brand-new manufacturing plant in Bridgend, South Wales, which will increase manufacturing capacity over the next three years. Mereway Kitchens is an established kitchen manufacturer in Birmingham with 150 staff and three factories, all of which are now safe due to this acquisition. At Sigma 3, we welcome all 150 Mereway…

Six years after the first car rolled off the assembly line and over 2 million units later, Tesla have announced a significant update to Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Long Range All-Wheel Drive. Model 3 played a pivotal role in accelerating the adoption of electric cars by offering an accessible, high-performance, and technologically advanced option that appealed to a broader audience. It helped shift perceptions about electric vehicles from being seen as niche products to becoming more mainstream. This update brings more refinement, comfort and premiumness – inside and out – while staying true to its sleek, uncluttered design aesthetic.…

Fans can enjoy a packed programme of entertainment ahead of the FIM Speedway GP of Great Britain – Cardiff on September 2 as the full line-up for this year’s fanzone on City Hall Lawn is revealed (open 10am-3pm). Britain’s triple world champion Tai Woffinden cranks up the volume at 1.30pm with his trademark Cardiff burnout. He then joins his fellow Monster Energy Speedway GP athletes Fredrik Lindgren, Dan Bewley, Patryk Dudek and Jack Holder for the always-popular Monster Energy Rig Riot at 1.45pm – the perfect opportunity for fans to some grab Monster Energy Speedway GP goodies. All 18 riders…