Author: Rhys Gregory

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…

With Halloween just around the corner, Coed Cadw, the Woodland Trust in Wales, has issued an urgent plea to witches, wizards and spooks everywhere not to endanger wildlife by dumping pumpkins in woodlands. The UK’s largest woodland conservation charity has spotted a worrying trend in recent years for Halloween pumpkins to be taken to the nearest wood and left, in a well-meaning but misguided attempt, to provide food for birds and woodland creatures. “A myth seems to have been built via social media that leaving pumpkins in woods helps wildlife. People think they’re doing a good thing by not composting them,…

AWARD-WINNING Rhug Organic Farm is preparing to serve up Thanksgiving and Christmas cheer for customers nationwide. Rhug Estate, which covers 12,500 acres from Gwyddelwern to Carrog, North Wales, has more than 1,000 of its acclaimed Organic Dee Valley Bronze Turkeys for sale. As suppliers and supermarkets face shortages due to an outbreak of bird flu at sites across the UK, Estate owner Lord Newborough revealed they have already secured orders from prominent names in the hospitality sector and see that trend continuing over the coming weeks. “The current situation is a big concern for the industry as sales have been…

BBC Cymru Wales will be kicking off the footballing festivities this winter with a whole host of content across its platforms. As Wales prepare for their first World Cup in 64 years, Welsh football fans will be treated to a variety of new television series in the build-up to, and during, the World Cup. Highlights on BBC One Wales and BBC iPlayer include Together Stronger, a new landmark series from director and football pundit Jonny Owen charting the rise of the Wales team; a late night entertainment programme to get the party started presented by former Wales international Robbie Savage,…

Careers Wales has announced the thirty organisations shortlisted for the Valued Partner Awards 2022. These highly anticipated awards are a chance for Careers Wales to recognise employers who have worked with us to deliver impactful and engaging careers experiences to pupils in Wales over the last twelve months. Through working closely with schools, these organisations support young people to make links between what they learn in school and the world of work and understand the opportunities open to them. We want to thank businesses for this vital contribution that inspires, motivates and empowers pupils with work-related knowledge and experiences that…

Football’s World Cup is getting closer – and Fan Park Swansea will greet supporters at Singleton Park. From November 20, it’s due to screen matches in a heated 2,500-seat big top. The attraction – run by Fan Parks UK Group – aims to provide high-standard facilities in a friendly and secure environment, perfect to enjoy free time with friends, family and colleagues. Organisers say that visitors can expect a winning combination of local food suppliers, drinks from a fully-stocked bar, entertainment, hosts, football legends and more. Fan Parks director Jostein Ansnes said: “Our goal is to create a feel-good event…

Neath Port Talbot Council Leader Cllr Stephen Hunt has welcomed progress on the £250m Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) during a visit to the site by Welsh Government Economy Minister Vaughan Gething. Speaking at the site on Thursday, October 27th, Cllr Hunt said: “This is a transformational project for this area and I am delighted at the progress which has already been made with senior officials appointed, a fleet of test trains acquired and ground work under way. “It will put this part of Wales on the map as the go-to country for UK and international train manufacturers, network…

From spooky stories and craft, to the Monmouthshire Games, there are so many autumn adventures taking place across Monmouthshire this half term. If you’re looking for a treat Monmouthshire’s hubs and libraries are packed full of activities for little monsters. Monmouth Community Hub will have Autumn stories and craft events on Wednesday 2nd November from 10:30-11:30am for children aged 4-8 years. Gilwern Library will be hosting a ghostly drop-in craft session on Monday 31st October from 2-3pm, where attendees will be able to make their very own ghostly paper lantern. Caldicot Community Hub is hosting a Halloween Stories and Craft…