Author: Rhys Gregory

An artist who has painted royalty and politicians is offering his skills as part of a charity auction prize for City Hospice. David Griffiths MBE, a renowned portrait artist, will paint a detailed portrait of lot 80’s winner or somebody of the winner’s choice. Among David’s most well-known works are two portraits of King Charles III during his time as Prince of Wales: receiving the freedom of the city of Cardiff following his investiture and a 2002 portrait commissioned by the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society. On both occasions, the king sat for David’s paintings. Auctioneer Ben Rogers Jones, an ambassador…

Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) CEO Steve Phillips has confirmed Gatland will take charge of Wales for the 2023 Guinness Six Nations and at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, with the ability to go through the next World Cup cycle up to and including Australia 2027. Wales’ most successful and longest serving coach is back to take over from fellow New Zealander Pivac, who has agreed to part company with the WRU after the official 2022 Autumn Nations Series review was completed and approved by the WRU Board. “Ultimately we are in the results business and we have agreed…

Are you planning to start your business in the UK? Do you need some assistance in writing a professional business plan? Don’t worry; let us guide you in hiring a professional business plan writers UK. But first, let’s learn what a professional business plan is and its importance in your business. A business plan is an official document that mentions your prospected future goals and what objectives can help you achieve those goals. Where are you standing right now? How do you plan for the future, and by adopting specific successful strategies, how do you achieve those goals? Why do…

There are several ways to cool your body down, especially during the hot months or when you come home from a long day. An ice maker is a piece of equipment that can help you get these cubes, but you must also be concerned about its condition. Several homeowners have complained that their ice makers are not making any ice, making it a critical concern. Such an issue may arise from a few causes, including a kinked water supply channel, a faulty water filter, a non-functional saddle valve, or a half-turned water valve. The information below will explain these issues…

Regarding forex trading, there needs to be more clarity surrounding the issue of taxes. This is because profits from forex trading can be classified in several ways by the UK tax authority. Gains from forex trades and those from the sale of stocks or real estate are subject to the United Kingdom capital gains tax. As such, it is essential to understand how taxation is done on your profits before getting started in forex trading. This article provides an overview of how forex trading profits are taxed in the UK (at the time of publication), but does constitute financial advice…

An absolutely jaw-dropping and never before seen show has arrived at Cardiff Castle for the festive season – and this is what it was like. Castellana is one of three shows that form part of the Cardiff Castle Christmas Festival series running until 1stJanuary 2023. Think a cross between the circus and burlesque with a cast of talented Welsh performers, with Castellana slap bang in the middle. The enchantment starts long before the entrainment begins as you approach the weird and wonderful Spiegeltent in the grounds of Cardiff Castle. If you’ve visited recently, it’s not hard to miss, with its…

Lance Burn, Chief Executive Officer of IG Design Group International, one of two divisions of FTSE AIM listed IG Design Group Plc, will take over from Kathryn Roberts, Eversheds Sutherland, as Chair of CBI Wales in January 2023. He will also join the CBI Chairs’ Committee, the body responsible for setting and steering CBI policy. Lance joined IG Design Group, a leading international brand in design-inspired greetings, giftware and stationery, in 2009 – before joining the board in 2012. One of three Executive Directors, Lance was seconded to Atlanta, Georgia February 2022 to also cover the role of CEO of…

A credit union in Mid-Wales is to have a major overhaul following its merger with a progressive Welsh Community Bank. Brecon & District Credit Union has joined with Valleys-based Smart Money Cymru Community Bank in a partnership which will expand and upgrade the financial and banking services on offer now that it is part of a much larger organisation with a total of some 9000 customers. Smart Money Cymru has branches in Caerphilly, Blackwood and Tredegar, and the link with Mid Wales is, says CEO Mark White, a logical step. “We are next door to Powys and our proximity means…

As part of Cardiff & Vale’s drink drive campaign, South Wales Police alongside thirteen pubs and restaurant have launched their DES (Designated Driver) Scheme. Ahead of the busy Christmas period, the thirteen licensed premises will offer free draught soft drinks to designated drivers. A designated driver is someone who abstains from drinking alcohol to act as the responsible driver. The aim of the scheme is to promote responsible drinking with road safety in mind. The Vale of Glamorganshire Golf Club, (pictured) was one of the first premises to sign up to the new scheme, which included The Philharmonic, Brewhouse and…

Nearly 2,000 abandoned chickens have been reported to the RSPCA already this year and the charity fears this number could rise due to bird flu. Worryingly, these shocking new figures are already 8% higher than for the entirety of 2020 (1,704) with 1,841 abandoned chickens reported to the RSPCA’s cruelty line in 2022 so far. They are on course to also surpass 2021’s total – which saw 1,841 abandoned chickens reported to the charity.* In Wales, there have been 75 chickens abandoned and reported to the RSPCA since 2020 including 18 in Rhondda Cynon Taff. Sadly, the UK has experienced…