Author: Rhys Gregory

This week, museums across Wales are offering an inspirational half term for all as Welsh Museums Festival enters its second week. With Wales and UK’s autumn half terms straddling a fortnight, museums are hosting  a bumper Festival to ensure plenty of activity to delight locals and visitors of all ages. And with the cost of living soaring, this year’s festival will have more FREE festival activities than ever before.  These include a fortnight of Dragon lore, Pirate Codes, Time Travel and Treasures, Behind the Scenes Explorations, Crafts and Halloween Hullabaloo. The Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden visited…

Organisers of Aberaeron Carnival have raised a fantastic £5,500 for the Bronglais Chemo Appeal. The carnival, which is organised by the Aberaeron Town Improvements Committee, took place on Bank Holiday Monday, 29th August. Committee secretary Rhodri Jones said: “Every year we have a bucket collection at the carnival to raise funds to put the event on and it was decided this year to donate it to the Appeal. “There was a great turn-out on the day and lots of volunteers collecting, and we raised £5,500 for the Appeal, which we are thrilled about. “We felt that the Appeal for a…

Are you looking for the perfect coastal getaway for your entire family – four legged friends included? If the answer’s yes, you’re in luck, because no matter the time of year, Away Resorts in Cornwall is the perfect place to explore with your loved ones. The park hosts plenty of dog-friendly accommodations, with static caravans, lodges and a variety of holiday homes providing you with all the space, freedom and luxury you could ever need. With this in mind, let’s explore why you should visit the ultimate pet-friendly getaway in Cornwall. Read on to find out more. Accessibility – all…

We all deserve a break from work and routine every once in a while. If you’re looking to take a vacation, deciding where to go can be overwhelming. With so many amazing places to choose from, how do you decide? Here are six tips to help narrow down your options and choose the perfect destination for your next holiday. How Is the Public Transportation? The first tip on this list when choosing where to go for your next holiday would be to consider the public transportation in the country or city you’ll be visiting. When it comes to public transportation,…

Make the most of it whilst you can, as Tesco’s Podpoint system will start charging to use its chargers from Tuesday, 1 November 2022. The Tesco & Volkswagen delivers the nations largest retail EV charging network, with more than 500 across its network and continues to add more charge points. As of today, the Tesco EV charging network has saved over 12 thousand tonnes of CO2. The charging bays are typically located in Tesco Extra and Superstore car parks throughout the United Kingdom. Currently, Tesco offers its customers a free to use service, meaning most cars can charge up to…

Classic tracks from Welsh rock bands the Manic Street Preachers and Stereophonics can help music lovers across the nation to learn lifesaving skills while listening to their favourite tunes thanks to an innovative new campaign by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).     The leading heart charity has launched Lifesaving Beats on Spotify, a campaign to inspire the public to learn CPR to their favourite songs – all in just 15 minutes.    Powered by the BHF’s RevivR training tool, millions of listeners can learn CPR online to any song with a rhythm of 100-120 beats per minute. Building on the success of…

Halloween can be a scary time of year not just for those participating in trick or treating, but for dogs, who may find unexpected knocks at the door and people dressed in costumes unsettling. Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is sharing its top tips for dog owners to help their pets have a safe and happy Halloween. Angela Wetherall, Dogs Trust Manager, said: “Halloween can be fun for all the human members of the family, but for dogs it can be a frightening time of the year. Your dog may be exposed to many unfamiliar sights and…

With the support of Film Hub Wales (FHW), cinemas across Wales will explore the timeless magic of Wales on screen this winter, bringing spells, spirits and folklore to Welsh audiences, through a season of films and events about Welsh witchcraft. Activities launched at Pontio Arts Centre in Bangor on the 28th October, where their ‘Witches Sabbath’ weekend will welcome Mari Elen Jones from Gwrachod Heddiw, an award-winning podcast which celebrates Welsh women and their connections to witchcraft. Over the weekend, guests will also include director, Ffion Pritchard, of new short Welsh film Annwn, about a talented young witch and illustrator…

THE next generation of entrepreneurs in Wales must develop better solutions to existing challenges and use their imaginations and abilities to create value for the economy. Responding to concerns about young people moving out of rural Wales to seek work opportunities in other areas of the UK, Professor Emeritus Andy Penaluna from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David discussed how recent census data pointed to a rise in the numbers leaving areas such as Ceredigion, which has seen a 28% drop in 15 to 19-year-olds since 2011. Speaking to more than 80 decision makers and learners at an Entrepreneurship…

National homebuilder, Keepmoat, has cemented plans to develop its first ever Wales site following the completion of its latest acquisition in Deeside. The land, situated along the River Dee has been purchased from private landowners for an undisclosed sum and will be transformed into a new housing development. The site is part of a wider re-development programme in the area and planning approval has already been granted by the Flintshire County Council’s planning committee back in March 2020. The 129-home scheme will comprise of a mix of two-, three-, and four-bedroom detached and semi-detached homes available for private sale. In…