Author: Rhys Gregory

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…

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…