Author: Rhys Gregory

Wales-based knitting and creative workshop group Twin Made today revealed the design of a one-of-a-kind knitted WWE jumper and WWE Championship Title, created in the lead up to this Saturday’s stadium event, WWE Clash at the Castle. Made from 100% locally sourced sheep’s wool, both items were presented to beloved WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre, who will headline Clash at the Castle this Saturday at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. The Championship Title is a knitted replica of WWE’s iconic version, created in celebration of the event’s headline match between Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre. The jumper incorporates cultural motifs such as Cardiff Castle, a Welsh…

Celebrity chef Bryn Williams swapped the kitchen for some quality time with his dad and dozens of Morris Mini car enthusiasts. The father and son duo brought two of the iconic British vehicles in a massive convoy which travelled from Colwyn Bay to Adventure Parc Snowdonia at Dolgarrog in the Conwy Valley. The Minis in the Mountains run, the third to be staged by enthusiast group Mad Welsh Minis at Adventure Parc Snowdonia, was in aid of the Ty Gobaith/Hope House children’s hospices and passed by close to the charity’s North Wales facility at Ty’n y Groes near Conwy. Bryn,…

A family has scored a double century after a retired teacher celebrated his 100th birthday. Arthur Morris, who  was born and bred on Merseyside but later settled happily in Wrexham, is following in the remarkable footsteps of his late father who lived to be 104. The father of five credited his deep faith as being the secret to his longevity – that and always keeping active and interested in others. Youngest daughter Ruth Morris said he is a strong family man with 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren scattered around the UK. She said the whole family are thrilled to have…

Gorse-inspired Cardi Bay Vodka, which is distilled on the Mid Wales coast, has been awarded a Master Medal at the prestigious Global Vodka Masters 2022. The medal, awarded in the flavoured/infused vodka category, follows on from the success Eccentric Spirit Co achieved earlier this summer at the Global Gin Masters. Eccentric Spirit Co’s newly released Cardi Bay Vodka is distilled at In The Welsh Wind, an award-winning distillery near Cardigan on the Ceredigion coast. The Global Vodka Masters panel of leading spirits specialists awarded the Master Medal to Cardi Bay Vodka due to its “delicate nose with notes of vanilla…

A new rooftop restaurant, with a menu of Welsh beef steaks and fresh fish and seafood, is opening at Gin & Juice in Mumbles this weekend. The Grill restaurant is a new dining terrace with outstanding views of the Mumbles seafront and Oystermouth Castle created by the team behind the successful Gin & Juice gin and cocktail bar. With a focus on sharing steaks and the best local seafood, sourcing has been central to the design of the new restaurant menu. The beef is sourced from local Welsh farms. The Grill’s signature ‘Butcher’s Block’ selection are large dry-aged PGI Welsh…

Visitors are being invited to discover an exclusive exhibition at a medieval 13th century castle in Welshpool. Two items from the world-class collection at Powis Castle and Garden feature in the National Trust’s newest publication ‘100 Curiosities and Inventions’. In celebration, a one-off exhibition showcasing the items will be installed in the castle from September to November. Michelle Lisa Gayle, property curator at Powis Castle and Garden, said: “It’s always an honour to feature in a National Trust publication, but to feature twice is quite something. “It felt only right to celebrate this occasion and, as it’s been a while…

Shoppers have been seizing the opportunity to buy artisan Welsh food and drink at one of Wales’ premier retail locations – McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Bridgend.  During the summer, Cywain has worked in partnership with McArthurGlen to introduce Deli Cymru at the Centre – a pop-up shop which has had a tremendous response from the public and producers alike. Featuring a wide range of food and drink, Deli Cymru has allowed 28 burgeoning producers to sell directly to the public in an environment that attracts thousands of visitors daily.  Richard Garratt, Centre Manager at McArthurGlen, said, “Deli Cymru has been a…

Cardiff estate agent Thomas H Wood has continued its sponsorship of Cardiff Corinthians A.F.C. into its 2022 season with a brand new team kit. The established sales and letting agent, which has offices in Whitchurch and Radyr, has sponsored the home strip for the club which will be worn for matches at their Riverside ground throughout the 22/23 season. The Corinthians – known locally as the Cardiff Corries – currently play in the South Wales Alliance Football League Premier Division, and are competing in the Welsh Cup, FAW Trophy and John Owen Cup – which the team proudly won this…

Despite this summer being one of the driest on record, one of Wales’ leading insurance brokers is warning businesses in Wales to be vigilant to the risk of flooding which increases on the back of prolonged periods of dry weather. The danger of summer flash flooding is that it can strike anywhere, often without warning, as was seen in Swansea, Port Talbot and Porthcawl earlier this month when heavy rainfall landed on dry ground causing a high volume of surface water run off and damage. Robert Lewis, Corporate Broking Director at Towergate Insurance Brokers, says that while it can be…

Late night club and bar operator REKOM has secured its fifth venue in Cardiff following the acquisition of Story nightclub. The deal for the Greyfriars Road venue follows hot on the heels of REKOM’s purchase of the city’s former Yard Bar, which is now undergoing a £1.2m transformation into the UK’s first Proud Mary Pub. Creating 30 new jobs, the 1,400 capacity Story will reopen as District this month (September) in time for Freshers and complement REKOM’s neighbouring superclub PRYZM, with alternative event-led music entertainment. REKOM’s country Executive Director, Russell Quelch, said: “Cardiff is a vibrant city with a thriving…