Author: Rhys Gregory

Ceredigion Museum in Aberystwyth is hosting a series of free workshops with aArtist Billie Ireland to explore the first connection between Ireland and Wales and to tell the story of Mesolithic life in Cardigan Bay. This will form part of a jam-packed programme of performances and workshops in Aberystwyth as part of Portalis, a cross-border project led by South East Technological University (SETU) in Ireland. Dating back to the Mesolithic period about 10,000 years ago, visitors have until June 24 to learn how those first settlers adapted to their surroundings to survive. The project also seeks to understand if there…

Launched by former Investment Consultant Jordan Brinkworth, an eclectic new Arts publication is going from strength to strength. After three years working for a leading financial institution in Cardiff, Jordan felt he had unfinished business with the Arts, and so the magazine was born. Leaving his job, he launched the prototype magazine, interviewing, writing and designing it himself, and was delighted by the positive response. Art Etcetera, a new magazine based in Neath and showcasing a range of arts and artists from Wales and further afield, has a broad reach, both in terms of its subject matter and geographical coverage. Its…

Cadw has released its packed May half-term schedule, offering unique activities for families to enjoy and bring Welsh history to life.   From 27th May to 4th June, Cadw sites – including an ancient fortress, abbeys, and castles – are playing host to a wide range of historical and cultural activities providing an exciting day out for the whole family. Hinging on Wales’ ‘Year of Trails’, visitors are encouraged to curate epic adventures over the holidays. Cadw sites allow you to create your own experiences by transforming Wales’ history into engaging activities to inspire the next generation. Here are some…

A daredevil fundraiser is set to take on her most dangerous challenge yet and by conquering her fear of heights with a scramble up Eryri’s deadliest ridge. Cervical cancer survivor Ali Alcock, from Corwen, will scale the knife-edged Crib Goch in Eryri National Park, Gwynedd, on June 26 with a team of experienced mountaineers. It is the latest in a long list of escapades – including wing walking and sky diving – to raise money for the charity Macmillan Cancer Support that she’s done with the support of long term sponsors Ifor Williams Trailers. The epic climb, which is the…

Keep Wales Tidy has today announced the recipients of the Wales Coast Awards for 2023, unveiling the 51 coastal areas achieving the exceptional standards required to receive the prestigious Blue Flag, Green Coast Award and Seaside Award. This year, Wales has retained not only 25 of its Blue Flag beaches, but also 14 Green Coast awards and 12 Seaside Awards. Blue Flag is one of the world’s most recognised awards for beaches, marinas and boats owned by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). The mission of the programme is to promote environmental education, sustainable development of tourism, environmental management systems…

National Trust Cymru has established a new tree nursery, located in a remote area of Wales, to nurture endangered native tree species to help protect the area’s sensitive temperate rainforest environments and tackle the climate crisis. The nursery in Eryri (Snowdonia), which is run by National Trust Cymru lead ranger David Smith, ranger Hattie Jones and a team of volunteers, is the first of this scale in the care of the conservation charity across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The charity cares for 58,000 acres (23,471 hectares) of land in Eryri, and the trees grown at the nursery will be…

Welsh apprentices and students are continuing to thrive on a global stage with the triumphant return of WorldSkills Europe and WorldSkills International – the world’s biggest skills competitions. This September, Team UK will comprise a total of 20 competitors, with four hailing from Wales and taking centre stage at EuroSkills Gdańsk in Poland from 5th – 9th September. At the event, 600 skilled young professionals under the age of 25 from 32 member countries – including Germany, Switzerland and France – will compete for the title of best in their trade. Wales has previously seen 35 competitors compete abroad in…

The proposed expansion to Coety Primary School has moved to the next stage after the council’s Cabinet agreed to move ahead as planned after being presented with the results of a recent public consultation. This would result in Coety Primary School’s capacity increasing from 420 to 525 places for pupils aged four to eleven years. In order to address the demand for places, an options appraisal was launched, which identified the need to increase provision at the school. This resulted in a preferred option being identified in the form of a two-storey, four-classroom extension. The proposed work includes: Increased provision for…

ABERAVON BEACH has been named as one of country’s best beaches by environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy which has awarded it the prestigious Seaside Award for 2023. The annual Seaside Awards play a vital role in protecting Wales’s precious marine environment and are recognised around the world as a symbol of quality and good beach management. From popular resorts to hidden gems, all award-winning beaches must meet and maintain the highest environmental and safety standards. Announcing the 2023 awards on Tuesday, May 16th, Keep Wales Tidy Chief Executive Owen Derbyshire said: “Some of the world’s best beaches are on our…

Pembrokeshire’s Public Services Board (PSB) has published its second Well-being plan, which aims to improve well-being for people and communities in the County. The PSB is a statutory strategic partnership established under the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act.  The board is made up of representatives from a wide range of organisations that deliver services across the County. The Act requires that members of the PSB work together to improve well-being by thinking more about the longer-term, working better with people, communities and each other; and looking to prevent problems before they happen. The Plan sets out how public and…