Author: Rhys Gregory

We all dream of beating top sportspeople at their game, but in reality, you wouldn’t really expect to beat a golf professional on the golf course or win a boxing match against a top fighter. However, there are some games where you have every chance of beating world-class opposition. And yes, you’ve guessed it, that’s at cards. Once you have learned the basics of poker and get a little slice of luck, you can beat anyone, including the multi-millionaire pros. First, you must read up on some strategy tips from poker professionals. There is plenty around, and it will help you…

Greyhound racing is a straightforward sport. It involves racing dogs around a track. On these racetracks, a synthetic lure—typically a type of windsock—travels on a rail in front of the greyhounds until they cross the finish line. When we talk about greyhounds, Ireland and England are the major regions where these competitions usually occur. But did you know that there is a greyhound racing track in Wales? The Valley Greyhound Track When the Swansea Greyhound Stadium closed in 2007, the Valley track—located on the east bank of the Rhymney River and along Twyn Road in Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, Wales—became the…

England has some of the best selection for land-based casinos and reasonable gambling regulations. Here are the top 5 most reckoned casinos in the UK! Grosvenor Casino, London Grosvenor Casino, or as the locals call it, The Vic, is located in the heart of London’s entertainment centre. West End. It offers a mix of typical casino games and modern options. Unlike a classic casino, at Grosvenor, you won’t have to be worried about putting on your nicest suit, as they have a more relaxed approach to the venue’s atmosphere. Great selection of games From the usual casino games like Roulette,…

The entertainment industry is one of the most rapidly-changing and evolving industries in the world. What was popular yesterday may be completely out of style today. People are now watching streams online and playing live games from the comfort of their homes. In order to keep up with the latest trends, those working in the entertainment industry must be willing to adapt and change with the times. Let’s explore how. The most game-changing online entertainment technologies There are a few online entertainment technologies that have really changed the game. One of the most popular is streaming services like Netflix, Hulu,…

New insights gathered by YouGov on behalf of the Bevan Foundation reveal the true impact of the cost-of-living crisis on Welsh families. The majority of people in Wales are now cutting back on essential items. Between January and July 57 per cent cut back on heating, electricity and/or water, 51 per cent cut back on clothing for adults, 45 per cent cut back on transport costs and 39 per cent cut back on food for adults. Dr Steffan Evans of the Bevan Foundation said: “Surging costs and sluggish income growth means that families all over Wales are feeling the pinch. The…

Swansea contractor ADS has won a three-year contract to transform the kitchens and bathrooms for ateb housing association’s customers. ateb is based in West Wales and currently has over 3000 homes, predominantly in Pembrokeshire, that are rented out on either a social or intermediate rental basis. It periodically replaces the kitchens and bathrooms in the homes as part of its planned improvement programme, and ADS has been tasked with the job. Allyn Pritchard, Maintenance Manager at ateb said: “It’s important to us that homes are well maintained and a great place to live for our customers. We also know that having a new…

Hay Festival Winter Weekend is back to bring writers and readers together for a year-end wonderland of in-person events to inspire, examine and entertain, 24-27 November, in Hay-on-Wye, Wales. Now in its 23rd year, this year’s event will take place at the newly renovated Hay Castle where an eclectic mix of speakers and performers will offer conversations, candle-lit storytelling, comedy, music and family workshops. The full programme is scheduled for release on Tuesday 27 September with priority booking for Friends of Hay Festival. Visit hayfestival.org/winter-weekend for the latest details. More intimate than the spring edition, Hay Festival Winter Weekend sees the Welsh…

One of Cardiff’s most iconic bars, The Philharmonic, will be celebrating the fifth birthday of its reopening this week (July 28th). In July 2017, The Philly reopened its doors to the public after a £1million renovation of the Grade II listed building. Croeso Pubs took over the lease of The Philharmonic in early 2017 and completely gutted the building, repairing a lot of the remedial work carried out by previous owners as well as having to deal with the complicated structure of the premises. During the renovations, they found hidden gems such as a hidden lane which ran between the…

Getting to grips with Snowdonia’s many mountain bike trails will now be easier with Plas y Brenin’s new e-Mountain Bike courses starting in September. The popularity of e-bikes has seen an upsurge in those looking to explore more technical and demanding tracks. Plas y Brenin’s purpose-built bike centre includes a specialist workshop and on-site skills courses. So as well as heading out on amazing trails, participants will be able to practice on dedicated skills areas and wider tracks. The E-Bike Essentials course will also provide riders with a dedicated action plan for their future riding journeys. Led by experienced instructor…

South Wales Police & Crime Commissioner Alun Michael and his team have been successful in their bid for funding worth almost £1.5million to deliver a series of initiatives aimed at keeping women safe, whilst also addressing anti-social behaviour in identified areas across Bridgend and Cardiff. The two successful bids were developed in partnership with organisations including Cardiff Council, Bridgend Council, South Wales Fire & Rescue and Welsh Women’s Aid, as well as other key statutory and third sector partners across the two local authority areas in addition to South Wales Police themselves.  The individual funding allocation of the two bids…