Author: Rhys Gregory

A catchy song played on a ukulele and a novel computer game were amongst the innovative resources designed for primary school children by Aberystwyth University Criminology students. The Youth Crime and Justice module, taught at the Department of Law and Criminology, provides students with an understanding of child development, youth crime and the treatment of children who offend, as well as evaluating a number of youth justice initiatives. As part of the module, students are set an assignment to produce an age-appropriate resource to help children to understand the concept of the minimum age for criminal responsibility. The minimum age…

Since launching in the UK in 2019, Code Ninjas has celebrated great success, with the kids coding franchise extending its presence across the country. Now going into its fourth year operating on this side of the Atlantic, the brand is taking stock of its network’s achievements over the past 12 months and looks forward to an exciting year ahead for 2023. In line with the emerging demand in particular regions around the UK, Code Ninjas is proud to open its doors to more children up and down the country. This year saw no fewer than ten openings in Aylesbury, Borehamwood,…

A specialist financial services business with headquarters at One Central Square has become the latest city-centre business to get behind the campaign to make Cardiff one of the UK’s most sustainable food places by 2024. Cardiff already holds Silver Sustainable Food Places status – the first place in Wales, and one of only six places in the UK to achieve that standard which is awarded at bronze, silver and gold levels. Now Food Cardiff, the city’s rapidly growing food partnership, is leading a campaign to bring together businesses, third-sector organisations, and major institutions in the city to help Cardiff reach Gold Sustainable Food…

Chefs have been chosen to represent Wales at the Global Pastry Chefs Challenge and Global Young Chefs Challenge European heats next February. Will Richards, a hospitality training officer with Cambrian Training Company, Welshpool and member of the Senior Culinary Team Wales, will compete in the pastry competition. He will be supported by Stephanie Belcher, chef de partie atCoast, Saundersfoot and a member of the Junior Culinary Team Wales. Carrying Wales’ hopes in the Global Young Chefs Challenge will be Calum Smith, 21,pastry chef at Shrewsbury School and captain of Junior Culinary Team Wales. He led the team to silver and…

The Studio has just opened Cardiff’s most luxurious yoga spot, housed within a 13,000 sq.ft training facility just a short stroll from Callaghan Square and the city centre. One of the best kept secrets on the Cardiff fitness scene, The Studio is a boutique gym tucked away in a converted warehouse in the Cardiff Bay Business Park, a hub of regeneration in the city. Home to members from all walks of life who join for a sense of community, expert coaching, and a bit of luxury in their day. The Studio’s founder and director, Owen Edwards, says: “Opening a yoga studio within our space was…

As part of its support for the local night-time economy, Bridgend County Borough Council is reminding visitors and shoppers that the majority of council-run town centre car parks are free to use after 6pm. With shops offering extended business hours in the run-up to Christmas, several new businesses opening their doors and a number of restaurants, pubs and nightclubs all available, several council car parks in Bridgend and Porthcawl are available with 24 hour access. In Bridgend town centre, the large open air car park at Brackla Street (behind Wilkinsons) and car parks in locations such as Tremains Road, Tondu…

The play area at Heol Llanishen Fach is to get an oak-themed refurbishment, complete with acorn and oak leaf shaped features, in addition to log sculptures, accessible play equipment, and new seating. Cabinet Member for Culture, Parks and Events, Cllr Jennifer Burke-Davies, said: “The play area at Heol Llanishen Fach is the latest facility to benefit from our ongoing £3.2 million programme of investment in parks and play areas across Cardiff. Once completed it should be a fantastic facility for local families to enjoy.” The designs include a toddler area as well as a junior play area, and are designed…

There is another chance for community groups and charities that support people in Swansea facing food poverty to apply for funding. So far this year almost £150,000 has been shared between organisations to fund crisis food provision including food for parcels, hampers and warm meals, volunteer costs, improved storage and the purchase of fridge freezers. It has also been used to help fund community shops, community lunches, cookery classes, Christmas hampers and food growing projects. Thanks to the Welsh Government an additional £54,940 is now available with a closing date for applications on Wednesday January 18. To apply visit: www.swansea.gov.uk/directfoodsupportfund…

A man has paid a heavy price for employing an unknown person to remove waste for him without taking reasonable steps to ensure the person was an authorised waste carrier which is an offence under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. At Swansea Magistrates’ Court, David Wayne John, 61, of Brookdale Street, Neath, has been ordered to pay a total of £858.52 after black bags and household waste were found on land at Derifach Lane, Glynneath earlier this year. Mr John pleaded guilty to the Environmental Protection Act offence, for which he was fined £200. He also admitted breaching a suspended…

The Vintage Kitchen recipe book has been launched in time for Christmas, packed full of traditional family recipes and food ideas, stories and ‘sustainable swaps.’ Supported by the Council and Local Food Partnership, the Llantrisant and District 50+ Older People’s Forum has been working closely with the students at Tonyrefail Community School. The Vintage Kitchen recipe book was created with family recipes and stories that accompany these recipes were shared by the forum members. The learners at Tonyrefail Community School took forward this idea, developing sustainable swaps for each recipe and creating and designing the artwork for the recipe book.…