Author: Rhys Gregory

Superstar tenor Alfie Boe says he “can’t wait” to return to North Wales as he gets set to headline Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod this summer. The renowned English singer and actor will open the event alongside Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalists Welsh of the West End at a glitzy evening concert on Tuesday, July 4. Alfie, who has appeared at the cultural festival on several occasions, said fans will be treated to “fantastic bloody music” with a hand-picked programme created just for Llangollen. Supported by Welsh of the West End – which is made up of some of Wales’ own home-grown talent…

PRIDE CYMRU, Wales’ largest grassroots LGBTQ+ charity and festival has announced its new headline sponsor for 2023, Principality Building Society. With branches right across the length and breadth of Wales, Principality Building Society is a mutual, meaning it is owned by and is for the benefit of its members rather than private shareholders. The partnership will see Principality colleagues at the heart of the mile long parade and with prominent branding across the site and main stage. Gian Molinu, Chair of Pride Cymru, said: “We are so grateful and excited to announce this new partnership. Principality Building Society is a…

Five-star country house hotel Palé Hall in north Wales is pleased to announce its very first collaboration with award-winning Welsh distillery Penderyn. Holder of a Green Michelin star since 2021, Palé Hall is committed to working with local Welsh suppliers and producers, and the team wanted to create a bespoke product for Palé Hall that was produced in the Welsh countryside, of a quality and ethos aligned with the hotel, and one that guests from all over the would be able to enjoy. Penderyn Distillery – the home of Welsh Whisky and producers of award-winning single malt whiskies in the…

A domestic abuse charity championing survivors and their needs in the Vale of Glamorgan is unveiling its new name and a new five-year strategy, as part of its ongoing commitment to break the cycle of domestic violence and abuse in the Vale of Glamorgan. The organisation formerly known as Atal y Fro will now be called Vale Domestic Abuse Services (DAS), after Jane Hutt, Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip in Wales, and other special guests gathered for a launch event near the charity’s base in Barry. This new strategy coincides with the charity’s 30th anniversary and aligns itself…

The future of the hospitality and leisure sector came under the spotlight at a half-day event in West Wales co-hosted by Evelyn Partners, the leading integrated wealth management and professional services group. The event took place at Llety Cynin in St. Clears, Carmarthenshire, and was attended by business owners and finance teams in the hospitality and leisure and food and drink sectors. Kelly Jones, partner and head of assurance and business services at Evelyn Partners in Bristol, and her colleagues Katherine Colledge, partner, business tax and Lynne Blakey, director, advisory consulting, considered the challenges in the sector and the actions…

A leading civil engineering firm has showcased its expertise and adaptability by successfully delivering the 10-turbine phase two of Sandy Knowe Wind Farm in Scotland.  Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK stepped in when the previously appointed contractor went into administration, to carry out the work at the half-built site in Dumfries and Galloway as part of an ERG-led development that will generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of more than 55,000 homes.  Activity in Upper Nithsdale included completing 10 reinforced concrete turbine foundations, crane hardstands, and laydown areas, excavating and backfilling for cabling works, as well as the construction…

Wingstop opens the doors to its first restaurant site in Wales, at Brewery Quarter, Cardiff, on Monday 29th May, making this Wingstop’s 33rd site in the UK and creating 66 new jobs with the opening.   Undoubtedly, ‘The’ Wing Experts, Wingstop is dedicated to serving Cardiff, and the world, flavour, through classic wings, boneless wings and tenders, always cooked to order and hand sauced-and-tossed in fans’ choice of 10 bold, distinctive flavours. Visitors can expect wings, music and urban influences that create a unique dining experience and a destination to enjoy great food and an authentic flavour experience. Alongside the food,…

An event to mark the success of the Centre of Excellence in Mobile and Emerging Technologies (CEMET) is being held next month. Based at The University of South Wales (USW), CEMET has been driving innovation across Wales since being established in 2015. The event, to be held at the Village Hotel in Cardiff on the morning of June 14, will celebrate the work CEMET has done with partners, reflect on R&D achievements, and look at what is next on its agenda. “The event will honour and appreciate the remarkable accomplishments of the project and its partners since its inception,” said…

This Mental Health Awareness Week, the focus is on anxiety. According to Mental Health UK, 1 in 10 of us living in the United Kingdom will be living with an anxiety disorder at any one time, making the problem more prevalent than ever. Welsh charity St John Ambulance Cymru are sharing some guidance on how to effectively manage your anxiety this Mental Health Awareness Week. As Wales’ leading first aid charity, St John Ambulance Cymru understands how effective mental health intervention can be the difference between a life saved and a life lost. The charity run an informative Mental Health First…

Swansea International Jazz Festival is back with a line-up packed with legendary performers and familiar favourites. Swansea Council has once again joined forces with Swansea Jazz Club to present this year’s Swansea International Jazz Festival, which will be held at venues across Swansea from Thursday 15 to Monday 19 June 2023. The concert programme opens with Hoop, a world-class seven-piece band reminiscent of the funk and rock fusion jazz era, playing at the Garage Music Venue in Uplands. The Maritime Quarter’s Dylan Thomas Theatre is the setting for the festival’s further five ticketed concerts, starting with the Laurence Cottle All-Star…