Author: Rhys Gregory

A new app is being developed to help Swansea residents save money while supporting city centre traders and local businesses. Linking initially to shops and other businesses like pubs and restaurants, the residents’ rewards app would include discounts and a loyalty scheme available exclusively for Swansea residents. Swansea Council is helping fund the app in partnership with the Swansea Business Improvement District (BID), who will manage and run the app on behalf of partners and businesses. Due for launch in the spring, the app will be available for download on smartphones and tablets. It could include competitions and giveaways as…

Get ready to party All Night Long as international pop legend Lionel Richie is heading to Chepstow Racecourse next summer. The music superstar will perform hits from his extensive and much-loved repertoire as he brings his sensational live show to the venue on Friday, June 30, as part of a weekend of special gigs. Hello and Dancing On The Ceiling singer and multi-award winner Lionel Richie is the second headline act revealed for the weekend of music at the prestigious Welsh course. It follows the announcement on Friday that Gold Rush Kid George Ezra will close the weekend on Sunday,…

The launch of the Cymru Football Foundation is the start of another exciting chapter in Welsh football. The new charity will support the development of football facilities through investment, assistance and guidance. The Cymru Football Foundation will deliver the Football Association of Wales’ (FAW) commitment to develop inspirational fit-for-future football facilities that will improve and grow Welsh football on and off the pitch and is preparing to undertake the largest programme of funding in the history of Welsh football. The standard of football facilities across Wales, particularly at grassroots level, requires coordinated long-term investment to deliver the most accessible and…

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama has announced a new annual Shakespeare prize, judged by Sir Ian McKellen. This new award celebrates the actors’ technical ability with verse, and connection with character and situation.   Multi-award-winning actor Ian McKellen has spent the last two days auditioning and working with RWCMD second year acting students. The five finalists have each had an individual masterclass with the acclaimed actor as part of their award. The final, in front of a special panel of judges, will take place in January at a London theatre. The finalists are Nathan Kirby, Alyson Handley, Mya…

Kerry Vale Vineyard is celebrating a bumper harvest of quality of grapes thanks to the help of a band of volunteer pickers. The local volunteers worked with owners Russell and Janet Cooke, their family and workforce over three days to harvest a whopping 12 tonnes of grapes from the four acre site on the Shropshire-Powys border near Montgomery. “The last month has been incredibly busy, but also very exciting,” said Russell. “Harvest time is the culmination of a year’s worth of work on the vineyard and determines our future wine production capabilities. “This year’s harvest has been very successful and…

One of the UK’s leading independent insurance brokers is sponsoring one of Pembrokeshire’s most popular charity events for the fifth year running. Towergate Insurance Brokers is sponsoring the Tenby Beer Festival, organised by Tenby Round Table. Taking place 4-5 November, the festival will celebrate all things beer, cider and prosecco. The second round of the Autumn Nations rugby tournament will also be shown on big screens throughout the weekend along with live music performances. Tenby Round Table organises various events throughout the year with all profits going to good causes in the community. All proceeds from the festival will go…

A WOMAN who survived a cardiac arrest has been reunited with some of the people who saved her life. When Sian Andrews, 73, collapsed at her home in Cardiff, her sister Ceri Andrews phoned 999 which triggered the Cardiac Responder app GoodSAM. While Teagan Landeg, a call handler for the Welsh Ambulance Service coached Ceri through cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), GoodSAM sent a notification to Richard Jones, an off-duty Volunteer Community First Responder (CFR). The GoodSAM app alerts people trained in basic life support to cardiac arrests in their immediate vicinity, allowing CPR to start in the vital minutes before an ambulance…

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…