Author: Rhys Gregory

Small grants are now available to community groups and charities that develop safe spaces and events for diverse communities in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. The Western Bay Community Cohesion Team has received Welsh Government funding to establish a small grant fund. The team is particularly keen to hear from groups that have faced barriers to funding in the past and may need more support in their development. Grants can be up to £1,500 with the closing date for submissions December 28. To apply visit: www.swansea.gov.uk/communitycohesionfund Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Well-being, Alyson Pugh, said: “These grants are aimed at…

Neath Port Talbot Council has launched a new online directory of public spaces and buildings which people can use to keep warm during the winter. The NPT Warm Spaces Directory enables people to find their nearest library, community centre, church hall or any other registered place that is offering a welcoming space for people to stay warm and safe. It includes information on opening times and what sort of services are available such as Wi-Fi access, toilet facilities, activities, and refreshments. Councillor Simon Knoyle, Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet Member for Finance, Performance and Social Justice, said: “We know that…

A Pembrokeshire Secondary School has been named best in Wales in a prestigious annual national list. Welsh medium Ysgol Bro Preseli, in Crymych, has been named the top performing school in Wales in the ‘Parent Power, The Sunday Times Schools Guide 2022’. It is now ranked as the 105th best performing school in the UK league table with this year’s guide using the first post-Covid set of exam results for state and independent secondary schools. Ysgol Bro Preseli Headteacher Rhonwen Morris said: “This is fantastic news for everyone associated with Ysgol Bro Preseli. To be ranked the top Welsh State…

Four local schools have been awarded for their efforts with battery recycling in Caerphilly County Borough. The annual battery recycling initiative, in partnership with European Recycling Platform, involves pupils bringing used household batteries into school for recycling, helping to keep them out of the waste stream. All participating schools compete with other schools in the borough to win exciting prizes at a special award ceremony at the end of the school year. This year’s competition proved to be fiercely competitive with over one tonne of batteries recycled, however Cwmaber Juniors, Ysgol Penalltau, Libanus Primary and Ty Isaf Infants Schools came…

Pontypridd-based house builder Davies Homes has recently handed over the first of 56 new homes on the prestigious Northgate development, which forms part of a £300m regeneration project at The Works site in Ebbw Vale. Davies Homes are delighted to be supporting the regeneration with its most sustainable and centrally located development to date, continuing its investment in sustainable brownfield housing developments in South Wales. The 56 new homes, which include affordable housing ensure a positive collaboration with a local registered social landlord to bring the homes to Ebbw Vale.  These are the first major housing phase in a public…

Health Minister Eluned Morgan and WLGA leader Andrew Morgan have announced more than 500 extra step-down beds and community care packages for Wales this winter, to help people get care closer to home and free up hospital beds. The ‘Step Down’ service will support people to return to their communities when they no longer need treatment in hospital but may require more time, support, and specialist care.  Care at home services are also being boosted to enable more people to return to their own home. An extra 508 beds and community care packages have been confirmed by local health boards…

 A total budget of £238m will be available for direct payments to farmers in 2023, the same level provided over the past three years, the Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths confirmed this week. The Minister also confirmed, subject to budget availability, the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) will continue to be provided at current levels in 2024 with a provisional allocation of £238m. The Minister said: “The agriculture sector is facing many challenges.  With the immense challenges of record inflation and the detrimental impacts from trade deals, with the former UK Environment Secretary describing one of these as “not very…

For those involved in selling or buying a home, one word that they may run into is conveyancing. But what exactly does it mean? Conveyancing is the legal process for transferring home ownership from you (the seller) to the buyer. The process of conveyancing starts when you accept an offer for your home and ends when you give the house keys to the buyer. So, what is conveyancing? Conveyancing is usually handled by licensed Conveyancers, most of whom are solicitors. The process begins once you have an offer for your property. At that point, you need to formally tell your…

Superfoods are whole foods that offer a wealth of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. They’re often touted as being beneficial for overall health and well-being. Supplements, on the other hand, are concentrated forms of nutrients or herbs that are taken orally in pill or capsule form. They’re commonly used to fill nutrient gaps in the diet or to treat specific health conditions. While both superfoods and supplements can be beneficial for health, they work best when used together. How can you incorporate superfoods and supplements into your diet? According to the medical experts, supplements from Rawpowders.co.uk provide a…

If you set the goal of determining which of the European cookies is the tastiest, you will definitely run into difficulties. It is because the pastries of any European region captivate with a richness of tastes and aromas. However, French biscuits are sure to become one of your favourites. For British consumers to try the most original and delicious French biscuits, the EuropaFood online store has collected the richest selection of cakes and cookies. Features of EuropaFood Online Supermarket As fans of Europe’s variety of tasty and healthy foods, experts from the EuropaFood team select the very best brands to…