Author: Rhys Gregory

The date has been set for Wales’ largest county agricultural show, Pembrokeshire County Show in 2023. The event will take place on 16 and 17 August at Pembrokeshire County Showground in Haverfordwest. Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society would like to thank all those who supported this year’s event, which took place last month. The Society praised the hard work of the huge army of volunteers, without whom it would not have been possible to hold the Show. Mansel Raymond, Pembrokeshire County Show President, said, “Thank you to everyone who came along and supported the Show. It was pleasing to see how the…

Extreme droughts lasting tens of thousands of years played a critical role in human evolution by forcing Homo sapiens to develop the culture and tools to cope, according to new research. An international team of researchers, including academics from Aberystwyth University and across a wide range of disciplines, extracted two 280-metre cores of sediment from the Chew Bahir basin in southern Ethiopia. This area boasts a large concentration of human fossils and is where early humans lived during the Ice Age between 2.5 million and 11,700 years ago. The cores give the most complete record across the longest period for…

The UK’s leading dessert restaurant franchise, Creams Cafe, has today announced its Emergency Franchise Partner Support package to help and guide its partners through inflationary pressures, the cost-of-living crisis and other ongoing economic and societal challenges. To help safeguard the future of each of the 100+ Creams Cafe restaurants across the UK, a full support package has been devised including financial incentives such as a reduction on royalty fees from October 2022 until February 2023. Creams has an ambitious growth pipeline with 10 new openings planned by the end of the calendar year and new franchisees, plus those looking to…

The Prince and Princess of Wales will visit Wales today to meet different communities across the nation and learn about the work of key charitable organisations. A statement released by Kensington Palace today reiterated The Prince and Princess’ deep affection for Wales, having made their first family home in Anglesey, and have thoroughly enjoyed previous visits and the warmth and kindness shown by the Welsh people. The statement went on to say their Royal Highnesses are looking forward to spending more time in Wales over the coming months and years, taking the time to strengthen their relationship with communities in…

The Royal Mint, the official maker of UK coins, has confirmed that coins featuring the portrait of His Majesty King Charles III will enter circulation in Britain. All UK coins bearing the effigy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will also remain legal tender and in active circulation. Historically it has been commonplace for coins featuring the effigies of different monarchs to co-circulate. This ensures a smooth transition, with minimal environmental impact and cost. Anne Jessopp, Chief Executive Officer, The Royal Mint said: “We are honoured to have struck each UK coin of Her Late Majesty’s reign, documenting her…

With the Cardiff Half Marathon taking place on Sunday, October 2nd, the city is expected to be exceptionally busy, so residents and visitors are asked to plan ahead and leave plenty of time for their journey. On Wednesday September 28th, the following road closures will be put in place at the Civic Centre to set up and dismantle the race village for the event. From 5am on Wednesday, September 28th until midday on Tuesday, October 4th College Road will be closed from the junction with Museum Avenue to the junction with King Edward VII Avenue (access will be maintained until 6am on…

Applications for secondary school places to start in September 2023 opens this week (Monday 26, September) and families are reminded that by providing five school preferences can increase thechance of getting a place at one of their preferred schools. This is one of 7 tips from Cardiff Council’s Admissions Team, which aims to help families who are applying for a school place in Cardiff. Simple step-by-step advice and guidance is available online and through an animation aimed at children and families, helping to explain how the admissions process works and the importance of using all five preferences available. It also…

Sport Wales proposals to change the way in which community sport is governed in Cardiff will be discussed at the next meeting of Cardiff Council’s Cabinet, when it considers recommendations made by the Economy & Culture Scrutiny committee’s inquiry into Community Sport in Cardiff. Covering Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf, the Vale of Glamorgan, and Cardiff, the proposed Central South Regional Sport Partnership would replace the existing ‘Sport Cardiff’ joint venture between Cardiff Council and Cardiff Metropolitan University. Draft structures and governance arrangements for the proposed partnerships are currently being developed via a working group of all affected Local…

Movie loving residents in Swansea aged 50 and over are being made an offer difficult to refuse. The council’s partnership and involvement team has joined forces with the Odeon Cinema for Silver Screen at 1pm on Tuesdays. As well a chance to catch some big releases people can also enjoy a hot drink and biscuits for just £4. Recent screenings have included Elvis, Downton Abbey, Operation Mincemeat and The Railway Children Return. Council Cabinet Member for Community Support, Hayley Gwilliam, said: “With winter approaching this is a great opportunity for people to get out of the house for a few…

Third sector organisations in Neath Port Talbot are being urged not to miss their chance to bid for a share of more than half a million pounds worth of funding. Often referred to as voluntary sector, non-governmental or non-profit organisations, the groups have until Friday 14 October to submit applications for the council’s Third Sector Grant Funding Scheme 2023-24. Voluntary groups, community organisations and social enterprises can submit applications in three categories – support for core funding over £1,000, support for activities under £1,000 and support of £1,000 or more for activities relating to costs other than core funding, such…