Author: Rhys Gregory

Following the Ofgem decision to raise the energy cap, Swansea’s Energy Awareness Hub team has announced a series of free community roadshows in September that are open to all. The initiative is being funded by Swansea Council’s Economic Recovery Fund  and the roadshows will offer common-sense support to those looking for ways to reduce household energy consumption to help deal with the cost of living crisis. Community events in September include a number in Morriston, Gorseinon, Clydach, Penlan and the city centre. Additionally, the city centre Environment Centre is due to host free energy awareness talks – Wednesday, September 14, noon-1pm…

Food and Fun is a school-based education programme that provides food and nutrition education, physical activity, enrichment sessions and healthy meals to children during the school summer holidays. Since its initial launch in 2015, the scheme has developed into a national, fully funded Welsh Government programme as part of the School Holiday Enrichment Programme (SHEP). About 60 children took part in the scheme at Pantside Primary School in Newbridge. Mother-of-two Samantha Harding, whose daughter attended the sessions, said the cost of living crisis meant things were “tighter and tighter” financially with each passing month. She now works more hours which…

The annual Tydfilians’ Roman Run returned last Saturday after a two-year absence. Due to COVID-19, the race was cancelled in 2020 – which would have marked the 40th Anniversary of the event which was restarted in 1980 to commemorate the Martyrdom of Tydfil 1600 years ago, and follows the route between the Forts of the Roman Legions stationed in Wales. A total 300 registered this year, including some people due to have run in 2020. Eventually, 216 completed the course and the winner was Samuel Jody Richards of Pontypridd Roadents, coming in at 1:40:45, first female was Kelly Bowen coming…

A framework to assess potential development sites has been prepared as part of work on a strategy that will guide the scale and location of new development in the county. Powys County Council has started a three-and-a-half-year process to prepare a new development plan which will cover all of Powys, excluding the Brecon Beacons National Park. The Replacement Local Development Plan (2022-2037) will be drawn up to take effect from March 2026 when the current Local Development Plan ends. The council is now seeking views on the framework, called the Candidate Sites Assessment Methodology, which will be used to help…

As children go back to school, First Minister Mark Drakeford and leader of Plaid Cymru Adam Price have welcomed the start of the expansion of free school meals to primary school children in Wales. Whole classes of children in primary schools across Wales are enjoying free school meals together for the first time from the start of the new school year. As the First Minister and Siân Gwenllian, Plaid Cymru’s Designated Member, visit a primary school on Wednesday (September 7) they will announce the expansion of free school meals to more than 6,000 nursery-age children in schools. Nursery-age pupils attending…

Cleddau Insurance, one of the leading independent brokers in West Wales, have expanded the team appointing a new commercial director along with some internal promotions. These changes show real intent for growing the business and compliment their exclusive insurance deals they offer Welsh based businesses. Iestyn Page joins the team as the new Commercial Director with a key focus on growing the business and implementing new business strategies. He will predominantly be focussed on the tech, media, IT and cyber sectors due to his past experience as well as contractors and property owners. Iestyn has a wealth of experience in…

Age is just a number when it comes to saving personalised items, be it clothing lines or gaming. Having our favourite characters printed on shirts is easy to find, but when we talk about entertainment goods, it is quite a hustle. JSpuzzles puzzle maker is here to help you make your game time a little more fun because now you can create a puzzle of your choice in just a few minutes. Sounds interesting? Read further and create your own jigsaw puzzles.  How to make your own jigsaw puzzle  You name it, they can make it. Yes, it is this…

The immune system plays a vital role: it protects the body from germs and bacteria that can increase your risk of illnesses and diseases. Having a weak immune system makes you highly susceptible to infections and serious health conditions, like pneumonia. One of the best ways of boosting your immune system is by changing your diet and incorporating healthier foods. Certain foods contain vitamins and minerals that boost the immune system, allowing your body to fight off illness-causing germs and bacteria present everywhere. Here are six foods that can boost your immune system: 1. Banana Thanks to the vitamin B6…

Introduction In this rapidly changing world, the CISA or Certified Information Systems Auditor certification validates your knowledge of auditing, administration, insurance, cyber security, information systems management, and network security. The ISACA provides references for IT and IS professionals who evaluate the organization’s information systems to find potential security flaws or threats. In the business environment, it is also important to assess weaknesses, determine the skills of IT professionals, and apply information technology management. It is meant for IT auditors, consultants, and security personnel. Nevertheless, because most new hires support and follow CISA-certified IT auditors, certification in CISA gives employees better visibility during the…

If you haven’t heard the news already; the legendary cricket player Chris Gayle has recently come into partnership with the online entertainment enterprise 10CRIC, and this is something that has a variety of interesting connotations. Moreover, the reasons as to why this partnership has been created are actually a little interesting, and we just know some of you are going to be dying to find out what the infamous Chris Gayle has been up to these past few months. In this article, we will be taking a look at Chris Gayle’s recent partnership with 10CRIC, as well as discussing what…