Author: Rhys Gregory

Community groups, clubs and projects across Merthyr Tydfil are to receive awards of between £10,000 and £200,000 from a grants programme funded by the company running the Ffos-y-fran land reclamation scheme. Three town centre churches will get more than £280,000 between them for extensive refurbishment work, while a range of sports clubs will also benefit from facility improvements, and a community wellbeing centre will get support towards a new minibus. The Ffos-y-fran Large Grant Scheme makes funding available for projects that help create a ‘strong, sustainable and diverse economy’, support people in developing new skills, and contribute to making Merthyr…

We all need a relaxing sanctuary where we can escape the stresses of everyday life. For many, inside the home can feel hectic at the best of times, especially if you have an energetic family. Sometimes, if you are seeking some peace, the garden is one of the best places you can retreat. However, some of us often struggle to see our garden’s potential. This useful guide will share some tips that can help turn any garden into a relaxing sanctuary. We cover it all, from awnings to calming colour palettes. Create Your Own Water Feature Is there anything more…

For a youngster, doing their homework may be a challenging and time-consuming procedure. Some students could have little trouble learning new material while in the classroom, but they can struggle to remember what they’ve learned when they go home later in the day. Most times, students who need assignment help go online in search of a website that can be an assistant. Students and parents alike may benefit greatly from the plethora of tools that are now available thanks to advancements in technology. There exists a wide range of trustworthy websites and software designed specifically with the aim of making it simpler for…

Data-driven recruitment is the process of using data and analytics to evaluate potential job candidates or sports players. Using data, recruiters can better assess candidates based on their skills, experience, and qualifications. This approach also allows for more accurate predictions of how successful a newcomer will be in a certain role. In addition to improving the recruitment process, data-driven approaches can help improve scouting methods for identifying talent in the “regular” job market and sports. For example, by tracking player data over time, coaches and scouts can better identify players who may be overlooked or undervalued by traditional scouting techniques.…

Season three of the popular Netflix series, The Witcher, is currently in development, and Welsh viewers will be pleased to know that some of the filming is currently taking place right here. The star of the show, Henry Cavill, was recently spotted chatting to holidaymakers as he took a break from acting in some intense battle scenes. The Witcher could end up being Netflix’s biggest series of all time one day, and this could lead more filmmakers to see Wales as a prime spot to shoot. Huge Crew Descend on Welsh Beach The Witcher is one of Netflix’s most ambitious…

The shortlist has been announced for the 24th annual Welsh Contact Centre Awards, ahead of a 30th September event at Cardiff City Stadium. The awards, supported by headline sponsor Jomo People, celebrate a sector that contributes £650m annually to the Welsh economy and employs 32,000 people from 200 businesses across the country. Centres and individuals are nominated for achievements like supporting inclusion for employees and for innovative strategies to support customers and staff alike.  Sandra Busby, Managing Director of the Welsh Contact Centre Forum, said: “This year’s awards will once again celebrate the outstanding support the contact centre industry has…

Luxury holiday resort owners Luxury Lodges has announced the next phase of its five-star West Wales development at Laugharne after the first phase sold out. Dylan Coastal Resort has been completely transformed over the past three years, with owners Luxury Lodges investing more than £20million creating high-spec holiday homes, alongside Milk Wood House a spa, bar and restaurant, with panoramic coastal views. The 19 luxury holiday homes initially launched in phase one of The Residences have sold out, proving popular with investors and sports stars keen to enjoy holiday home ownership combined with time to relax in their own luxurious…

Designer, jeweller and silversmith Maggie Cross is expanding her boutique jewellery business with the help of a micro loan from the Development Bank of Wales. The 29-year old single mum makes minimal but fun jewellery using traditional silversmithing techniques and recycled precious metals from her studio in Cardigan. She trained at the School of Jewellery in Birmingham and is using workshops in the famous Jewellery Quarter for casting. A £5,000 loan from the Development Bank has been used to invest in stock, casting and materials as she prepares to scale-up to meet customer demand. Maggie is also preparing to launch…

Ruthin School, the independent co-educational day and boarding school based in Denbighshire, Wales, has opened its doors for the new school year with a new headteacher. Victoria Gamble joins from JESS secondary school in Dubai where she was Deputy Head at the Microsoft showcase school, with more than 11 years-experience as a school leader and many more in teaching settings around the UK. From her time as Vice Principal of Cardiff Sixth Form College, she has strong knowledge and experience of the Welsh education regulatory requirements. Welcoming the start of the new academic year, Victoria has set out her initial…

A west Wales coffee company is celebrating after receiving a top accolade in the Great Taste Golden Fork awards 2022. From the seven Welsh products that received the top honour of 3 gold stars in the Great Taste awards 2022, the Golden Fork from Wales was awarded to Bay Coffee Roasters for their Indonesian Sumatran Fairtrade Organic coffee. Bay Coffee Roasters coffee is roasted at their roastery in Tanygroes, overlooking the Cardigan Bay. Their range of coffees are unique in that all of their roasting is done using electricity sourced from a 100% renewable energy such as solar and wind,…