Author: Rhys Gregory

Not sure where to begin if you want to spend a day in London? London is a city of numerous choices offering a unique blend of influences where you can combine anything, from museums to theaters, shows, and attractions, and from nightlife to award-winning cuisines. However, London can be overwhelming due to its size, crowds, various attractions, shops, bars, and fun activities. But, if you plan ahead, you can engage in fun, creative, and cultural activities and visit your preferred attractions without breaking a sweat.  The wise course of action is to concentrate on a small region of London that…

Whether you decide to say ‘I do’ to the perfect dress or fling your bouquet over your shoulder to all your unmarried friends, there are lots of decades-old – sometimes centuries-old – wedding traditions that still shape weddings today. Some form the crux of the whole day, whilst some haven’t quite stood the test of time and are decreasing in relevance. So, glad rags and fascinators on for the wedding traditions that we still know and celebrate. Asking the father of the bride for permission to marry Whilst this is no longer a legal requirement, some people still like to…

The market of financial instruments includes a lot of traditional investing opportunities, through which a person can potentially make profits – buying stocks, bonds, commodities and speculating on exchange rates. However, there is another way that some investors prefer, but it is just as risky as other so-called quick ways to make money. We are talking about financial spread betting. However, you must first understand how it works before risking your money. Spread types There are two types of spreads in the market:     floating;     fixed. A floating spread is affected by various situations, and its size…

Aberglasney is set to host the Welsh Orchid Festival this weekend. The event will be held over two exciting days when visitors can learn all about orchids including rare species and popular hybrids. To be held on Saturday and Sunday, 3 & 4 September 2022, this will be the 14th Welsh Orchid Festival organised by the Orchid Study Group. As well as learning about orchids, visitors will also be able to purchase orchids, carnivorous plants, orchid companion plants and botanical paintings. Jim Stribling, Aberglasney’s Director of Operations, said, “We are delighted to be once again welcoming the Orchid Study Group…

A food historian has exciting plans in store for Newtown’s brand new community and visitor centre as she aims to appeal to local people, groups and visitors alike. Bubbling Stove Bistro Ltd, owned and run by Seren Charrington-Hollins, has secured the catering franchise at Hafan Yr Afon which is set to initially open to the public on the weekend of September 3 and 4 to coincide with Newtown Food Festival. Seren and her team will be offering refreshments, cream teas, icecreams and afternoon tea over the weekend, allowing them to showcase their cakes, locally sourced tea, coffee, wines, dairy and…

A family of countryside enthusiasts from Anglesey cannot wait for the first GWCT Welsh Game Fair to be held at the famous Vaynol Estate, near Bangor from September 9-11. Bonny and Rupert Cunliffe, their 12-year-old son Charlie and 10-year-old daughter Lottie, from Menai Bridge, are all keen shooters and beaters. Rupert also runs two organised pheasant shoots at Pentraeth and Church Bay on the island. “It’s fantastic news that the GWCT Welsh Game Fair is coming to Wales and it’s a huge boost for North Wales,” said Rupert. “We have so much to celebrate here in the Welsh countryside. “It’s…

Adventure Travel is to take over four key Monmouthshire bus routes from August 30th. The leading South Wales transport operator has won a competitive tender with Monmouthshire County Council to run the 3, 46 and 83 routes, which will be changed and split into four route, now to be known as the A3, A5, A6 and 68. Each route connects Abergavenny with the rest of the county, with route A3 connecting to Brynmawr, A5 to Knoll Estate, A6 to Hollywell Crescent, and 68 to Monmouth. Adam Keen, Managing Director of Adventure Travel, said: “Adventure Travel hasn’t operated routes in Monmouthshire…

Revolution, the home of vodka and unforgettable nights out, is revealing a brand-new look and feel to Cardiff this September. The £300k+ makeover will make sure that Revolution is the place to be all night long. The 1,400-capacity venue, situated at Castle Street in the city centre, is already a firm favourite with late night revellers. The makeover will focus on the main club room, with a new bar, new booth seating, an updated DJ booth, mural artwork, new feature seating and a complete reconfiguration of the bar area, to ensure the best possible night out experience. Shaye Svikeris, General…

Soak up the last of summer and experience the magic of cinema under the stars as The Luna Cinema, along with headline partners Little Moons, returns to Cardiff Castle in Wales from the 2nd – 4th September 2022 with three nights of open-air cinema. A star venue in the 2022 Luna summer season (which consists of more than 150 screenings in more than 40 jaw-dropping locations across the nation) Cardiff Castle makes for a truly unique backdrop to a movie, with the big screen located in the grounds of the medieval castle. The programme features a line-up of both classic and new film…

Kimberly Wyatt is confirmed to make a celebrity guest appearance in the comedy musical Friendsical, written and directed by Miranda Larson [Christmasaurus, The Night Pirates, Cartoon Network Live], at Cardiff’s New Theatre on 08 and 09 September before the show embarks on the rest of its UK-wide tour. Kimberly will be joining the cast in Cardiff, making special cameo appearances throughout the show including the big disco number “Richard’s Moustache”. Finding fame as a member of The Pussycat Dolls, Wyatt has delighted British audiences on screen as a judge for the Sky One series Got to Dance, won the 2015 series of Celebrity MasterChef, reached the finals…