Author: Rhys Gregory

Welsh national treasure, comedian, television presenter and proud Velindre Patron Rhod Gilbert is calling on 17-30 years olds to help patients with blood cancer by supporting the Welsh Blood Services’ ‘Chilled Out Lifesaver’ campaign to recruit 4,000 volunteer donors to its Welsh Bone Marrow Donor Registry over the next year. The ‘Chilled-Out Lifesaver’ campaign is looking to recruit 4,000 new volunteers to join the Welsh Bone Marrow Donor Registry this year. The campaign highlights how simple it is to join the Registry and donate bone marrow if called upon. Rhod is currently recovering from head and neck cancer, having received…

Powys County Council has signed up to become an Endometriosis Friendly Employer, the first local authority in the UK to do so. The scheme, led by Endometriosis UK, provides guidance on how to support employees with endometriosis, with employers committing to providing those with the condition the necessary support to thrive at work. By becoming an Endometriosis Friendly Employer, Powys County Council is showing a commitment to support staff who have the condition and tackling stigma and changing culture surrounding endometriosis in the workplace. Councillor Jake Berriman, Cabinet Member for a Connected Powys, said: “As an employer, we are committed…

An exciting project that will transform education for south Powys learners has moved a step closer with the publication of a tender package. Powys County Council is looking for contractors to build a new 150-place dual stream school for Sennybridge C.P. School. The project will help the council deliver its Strategy for Transforming Education in Powys. The school will be funded by the Welsh Government, who will provide 65% of the funding through its Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme (formerly the 21st Century Schools Programme). The remaining 35% will be funded by the council. The project will see the council…

The Welsh Government has awarded a series of small grants to community cooperative projects in order to protect and help the Welsh language to thrive. Community groups were invited to apply for funding to set up or support co-operatives, social enterprises, and community-led housing. 21 applications succeeded in securing funding. The grants, known as Prosiect Perthyn, were managed by Cwmpas, a development agency supporting cooperatives and social enterprises. One of the successful projects will see a former chapel in Pembrokeshire, now owned by the community, turned into a local heritage centre and café with two affordable flats. CarTrefUn is a…

Wales’ leading training provider and its Economy Minister have joined together for a first person update on delivery of the Jobs Growth Wales+ (JGW+) programme, part of the Welsh Government’s Young Person’s Guarantee scheme during a special event in Cardiff. ACT welcomed Vaughan Gething MS to its Hadfield Road Skills Academy to meet with staff and, most importantly, hear from the young people who continue to benefit from JGW+ since it launched just over a year ago. First introduced in November 2021, the Young Person’s Guarantee provides under 25s in Wales with the offer of support to gain a place…

You’re never going to have a lot of spare time when you’re an entrepreneur. You’re going to be constantly pulled in several different directions. You’re going to be wearing about nine different hats at once, and you’re going to have to have an answer for pretty much every question. And the market hasn’t exactly made things easy on people who run their own businesses. Rising prices have meant that everyone is having to work twice as hard and twice as smart to keep their heads above water. This is all a long way of saying that time is a valuable…

When considering the right generator for power outages and outdoor activities, two popular options emerge: solar generators and fuel generators. This article will compare the two types to help make an informed decision. Comparison Between Solar and Fuel Generators Safety: Solar generators are generally considered safer since they don’t require flammable fuels, eliminating risks such as fuel leaks or harmful emissions. However, improper charging can still lead to explosions. Fuel generators run on fuel and carry certain safety risks. Additionally, they emit exhaust fumes and can not be placed indoors. User Experience: Solar generators operate quietly and are plug-and-play. They…

The Welsh countryside offers unrivalled opportunities to get out into nature and get some fresh air in your lungs. It might be a small country but the potential is huge! There are some incredibly famous attractions such as Snowdonia National Park and other smaller areas that may not have come onto your radar just yet, like the National Botanic Gardens of Wales. Today, we are going to take a look at these and everything between. Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park We are coming in hot with our first suggestion and heading to one of the most notorious leisure spots in the…

Getting yourself in shape in just one week is a tall order, but with a few handy hacks, you can start to get your body and mind on track. Remember that it’s not always essential to see immediate results and just knowing that you’re heading in the right direction will set you up for a better future. Meditate If you have never tried meditation before, then you are in for a treat that will revitalise both body and soul. There are many ways to achieve that ‘zen’ state and you don’t have to go it alone if you don’t feel…

Online education is becoming more common by the day. In the spirit of making education accessible to all, the internet has made it easier for academic information to reach every corner of the world. Online learning varies from free introductory courses, certificate programs, and college diplomas to fully-fledged university degrees. With all the academic information available online, access to education is closer than ever. This article will show how translation makes e-learning content even more inclusive. Academic Translation: Widening the Reach of Online Courses Online learning has opened a new convenient avenue to access information. Distance is no longer a…