Author: Rhys Gregory

Community groups from around Morriston are set to take part in a Victorian-themed Christmas event this weekend (November 26). They include Morriston Primary School, the 20th Swansea (1st Morriston) Scout Group and Morriston Ladies Choir. Others include the Tabernacle Morriston Choir, Morriston Camera Club, Glantawe Lions and St David’s Church. Together with others and event organisers, they will help Saturday’s Morriston Victorian Christmas day build on the success of last year’s inaugural event. The event is being organised by Swansea Council which already has a regeneration project focused on the celebrated Victorian landmark Morriston Tabernacle. Council cabinet member Robert Francis-Davies said: “It’s…

Although Apple’s Keynote presentation software isn’t as frequently used as Microsoft’s juggernaut PowerPoint program, there’s plenty of evidence that suggests the tool is considerably more advanced, feature-rich, and easy-to-use than its older counterpart. With seamless collaboration functions, a strong array of smart themes, iCloud saving, and more comprehensive live streaming options, there’s plenty of reason for users to jump into the world of Kenote and create winning presentations for their colleagues, peers, and clients. (Image: Software Testing Help) Although PowerPoint is by far the all-encompassing market leader that users would expect it to be considering Microsoft’s widely used Windows operating…

Christmas is quickly approaching, and with it, the daunting task of finding the perfect gifts for loved ones. This can be especially challenging when it comes to kids, who seem to have endless lists of desired items. If you’re struggling to find something special for the youngsters on your list, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Check out our tips for choosing the perfect gift for kids! Get Something Fun The first tip on this list, if you are looking to choose the perfect gift for a child this Christmas, would be to get something fun. If there is…

Magnesium Glycinate also known as magnesium bisglycinate contains magnesium and glycine (an amino acid) and is a mineral supplement that provides administered levels of magnesium to the blood of those who are deficient. The mineral itself is very important for the normal functioning of your body. It usually exists in our day to day balanced diet but there can be many reasons why your body is still deficient in Magnesium. It is possible that you might not be able to get the magnesium you need from your diet as it might not be healthy enough, which is why Magnesium supplements…

Business in Focus announces ground-breaking new appointment as Admiral co-founder and former CEO, David Stevens CBE, takes on role of Chair of the Board. Addressing the Business in Focus audience for the first time as chair and guest speaker, David Stevens will share his vision for the company at the Annual General Meeting on 30th November at the Glamorgan Cricket Club, Sophia Gardens. As the co-founder and former CEO of the only FTSE 100 company operating in Wales, David has vast expertise and insight on business innovation and leadership and looks forward to discussing it at the AGM as Business…

Mark Buchanan, 42, who was involved in a large-scale drugs network, has been jailed for 16 years, following an investigation by Tarian, the southern Wales Regional Organised Crime Unit. Buchanan, a courier travelling from Liverpool, was arrested on September 23 2022, on the M5 near Birmingham. Buchanan is a Liverpool based member of an organised crime group supplying drugs into Wales and the South West. 7kgs of cocaine, worth approximately £700K was located in a front passenger seat bulkhead when the vehicle was searched. Buchanan’s vehicle was adapted to hide the substances within the rear floor of the van and…

Wales’ first high street-based community repair and reuse outlet in Newport has reported saving customers over £30k in its first year. Since opening just 12 months ago, RE:MAKE Café in Newport has proved to be a successful location for people to meet friends, learn new skills, and embrace a sustainable lifestyle. It has also saved customers more than £30k by offering them the chance to borrow items from their ‘library of things’, which includes everything from carpet cleaners to pressure washers. Project Manager, Katie Bellaris, who works at RE:MAKE Newport said: “We initially launched RE:MAKE as a place for people…

A bakery with 40 new jobs up for grabs is helping staff to combat the cost of living crisis with tasty perks and a pledge to pay at least the Real Living Wage. The Wrexham-based Jones Village Bakery has signed up to a loyalty scheme which means its 800 staff can get discounts of up to six per cent on their weekly supermarket shop at the likes of Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Asda. Also available are cut price deals for holidays, gym membership, meals in restaurants, trips to the cinema and a host of other everyday items. On top of…

A historic library commemorating a political giant of the Victorian era is having its priceless collection preserved for future generations in cyber space. Gladstone’s Library in Hawarden, the UK’s only prime ministerial library, was set up in the 1880s with a bequest from the Grand Old Man of Victorian politics, four-time Liberal prime minister William Gladstone. Now 140 years later thousands of books and documents housed in the Grade One-listed building, including Gladstone’s own collection, are being stored on the Cloud with the help of Rawson IT, part of Wrexham-based business communications and equipment company Rawson Digital. The Library’s treasures…

Community centres in Conwy are being opened up to people struggling with heating and food bills because of the cost of living crisis. Soup and rolls along with cups of tea and coffee are being provided free of charge in the Warm Welcome/Croeso Cynnes centres located across the county. Housing association Cartrefi Conwy and its subsidiary, Creating Enterprise, are managing the scheme in the community centres they run. They are working closely with Conwy County Borough Council who are making their libraries available as well, along with other housing associations and organisations in other parts of North Wales.  The community…