Author: Rhys Gregory

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…

Staff and volunteers at a Swansea charity have received a £1,000 donation from the Amazon fulfilment centre in the city. The donation was made to Talking Hands, a club for young children and adults who are deaf or hard of hearing. Based in the Swansea Centre for Deaf People, the charity operates across Wales and runs a programme of activities which promote the learning and development of new skills as well as fun. For some of the young adults it supports, the club provides a place for social events and meet-ups. Weekly sessions for parents and toddlers who are deaf…

Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales and recently crowned ‘National Restaurant of the Year 2022’ Ynyshir Restaurant with Rooms in Machynlleth, are launching an exclusive competition to celebrate Love Lamb Week, 1-7 September. Now is in its eighth year, Love Lamb Week celebrates all things lamb and this year focuses on the sustainability of UK sheep production. Wales has a particularly good story to tell, as sheep are overwhelmingly reared on natural resources, such as grass and rainwater, and 80% of its farmland is unsuitable for growing crops, thereby making raising livestock the most efficient way to turn marginal…

UK cyber security services firm, Bridewell, has announced the opening of its new 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Wales. The company’s largest investment in property to date, the state-of-the-art SOC will provide rapid identification and response to threats whilst laying the foundations for sustained cyber security excellence for generations to come. Run by a team of over 50 experienced, industry-certified consultants, the new SOC provides Bridewell with a fivefold increase in capacity, allowing the company to scale in line with rapidly expanding client needs. Both CREST and SOC 2 accredited, the SOC is available as either a fully outsourced…

From September, eligible learners in Cardiff will receive additional financial support from the Welsh Government School Essentials scheme (Pupil Development Grant Access) which helps with the cost of uniform, sports equipment, stationery, and devices. This is in addition to Free School Meals. Last week, research from the Bevan Foundationrevealed that the majority of Welsh people are cutting back on essential items due to rising costs of living.[1]As the new term approaches, Cardiff Council is urgingparents to apply for the support they’re entitled to. In some areas of Wales, up to 40% of learners eligible for free school meals are missing…