Author: Rhys Gregory

The hospitality industry offers rewarding, varied and exciting careers Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales Lesley Griffiths said on a visit to Dylan’s restaurant in Llandudno. Dylan’s are running their own hospitality training academy, in partnership with Grwp Llandrillo Menai, which aims to create a sustainable and accessible apprenticeship training programme for young people who are seeking to find a satisfying and rewarding career in hospitality, with a guaranteed job at the end of their course. Dylan’s have also supported a Visit Wales recruitment campaign which was launched to encourage more people into Wales’s tourism and hospitality industry to…

Most students in the UK, or anywhere else, work on a limited budget as they focus on their studies. Finding room for some non-essentials like streaming is tough, but there are companies with excellent student discounts that make the service more affordable. These deals are ideal for students and focus on streaming services in the UK. You’ll need a VPN to watch streaming services like Hulu outside the UK, but this list doesn’t include streaming services outside the UK because a VPN demands extra costs. These are the best streaming services for students in the UK. Disney Plus Disney+ is…

When booking a hotel room, guests don’t only look for a comfortable place to sleep in but also a lovely and spotless bathroom. They would often look for a spacious, sleek and elegant bathroom—a bonus point if it has that luxurious feel. With that, here are the things that your hotel bathroom should have to improve customer satisfaction. Shower enclosure Nothing is more enticing than clean bathrooms and luxurious showers. So, it is ideal for hotel bathrooms to use shower enclosures that instantly give bathrooms a fresh, clean, modern, and comfortable look. Personal care products Personal hygiene is also essential.…

People who are interested in stocks in Australia frequently consider the question of whether or not it is possible to build a living trading stocks. It’s exciting to think that you might be able to trade stocks instead of going to work and yet be able to support oneself. Trading stocks for a living is something that can be done, despite what may appear to be an unattainable fantasy to some people; the actual question is whether or not it is probable. It’s possible that new investors, emboldened by their triumphs with paper trading simulators, will take the plunge of…

Both Cardiff and Swansea go into the 2022/23 football season and gain promotion back into the Premier League from the Championship. The Welsh clubs finished in the bottom half of the standings last year, so they will need to improve in the campaign ahead. Cardiff was relegated from the top-flight in 2019 after finishing 18th that season, while Swansea have not played Premier League football since the 2017/18 campaign when they too finished 18th. The Stuff of Dreams The Premier League is where every club in the UK aspires to be. Manchester City won the title last season, and they are currently…

It is said that some of the best driving roads in the UK are in Wales and I personally couldn’t agree more. If the roads are good enough for the Grand Tour to use, as well as hosting the British Rally Championship and Mid Wales Rally, there must be something pretty special about the Welsh roads that I’m missing by being in south Wales. Of course, Wales is known for its hillsides and mountainsides, its twisty roads, and incredible scenery, so you could say it’s an automotive enthusiast’s wet dream. I do love a ‘good drive’, but I’ve never been…

The FIM British Speedway Grand Prix stars won’t be the only legends on two wheels in Cardiff on Saturday (Aug 13th) as Blood Bikes Wales ride in as charity partner. Playing a vital role in relieving the pressure on our massively over-stretched National Health Service, Blood Bikes Wales volunteers provide a completely free courier service for the NHS, relying solely on  volunteers and public donations. The team works around the clock assisting to deliver among other things vital blood supplies and samples, plasma, donor breast milk for specialist baby units and essential medication between the various hospitals. It is thanks…

Atlantic Venture Capital, advised by Savills, has completed the acquisition of 2 Queen Street in Cardiff City Centre from a private trust advised by Fletcher Morgan, for £685,000. The sale price represents a net initial yield of 7.26%. The prominent period property provides five floors of accommodation with a retail convenience store let to Spar at the ground floor and basement with office space on the first, second, third and fourth floors. The buyer will be looking to convert the upper floors into residential serviced apartments, subject to planning permission. The property is situated on the corner of Queen Street…

As another hot spell hits, Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is offering top tips to help owners make sure dogs can stay safe and happy in the sun and keep cool. The charity is advising dog owners how they can keep their canine companions cool – indoors as well as outdoors – and prevent them from overheating as the days get hotter. Avoid walking or doing activities either indoors or outdoors with your dog at the hottest times of the day, so early morning or later in the evening is often best. Always take plenty of water…

Street Food Circus is bringing Forest Feastival back to its unique woodland site behind the dunes at Merthyr Mawr this September. This time, as well as street food favourites from across Wales, Forest Feastival is bringing two pop-up restaurants to the site, one with a focus on sustainable, seasonal produce – The Warren – and a first outing for one of Wales’ best-known Indian chef’s new venture – Anand George presents the Canteen. Chef Deri Reed opened the Warren in Carmarthen in 2016 with a goal to serve simple, wholesome food using local, seasonal and organic ingredients. The restaurant has…