Author: Rhys Gregory

During a busy time in the golfing season, Asbri Golf is celebrating further business success with made-in-Wales golfing products being sold to new markets globally, thanks to export support from the Welsh Government. Caerphilly-based golf brand Asbri Golf offers a wide range of bespoke golfing accessories, all of which can be customised with any golf club, society, or corporate logo. Now in their 19th year, the company has become one of the leading brands in the global golf industry. The business has recently secured over £500,000 of new export orders, which will result in the creation of 4 new jobs…

The bus industry in Wales is set to receive a support package worth £48m to help them recover from the impact of the pandemic and deal with emerging financial challenges, the Welsh Government has announced today. The Bus Emergency package will provide ‘gap funding’ until the end of this financial year for bus operators to maintain the necessary bus services and routes in their area, in return for greater public control over Welsh bus services. This funding is one of a number of short-term measures that have been taken by the Welsh Government to support bus operators at a time…

The Tertiary Education and Research (TER) Bill will set out our vision for the future of post 16 education into law and creates a new national steward for post-16 education to expand lifelong learning, focus on learner welfare, and support our colleges and universities. Taking this Bill through the Senedd is an important Programme for Government commitment and is part of the Co-operation Agreement between the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru. Here are five things the TER Bill will help achieve. 1. Bringing post-16 education together Wales will be only UK nation to have colleges, universities, apprenticeships, sixth forms and adult…

Chopstix, the Pan-Asian noodle chain, is set to open its 75th store in Cardiff, Wales on Monday 4th July 2022, with the chain asking locals in Cardiff to click their sticks and wok this way to their second city centre location. Located at Chopstix, Lower East Side Arcade, St David’s Shopping Centre, Cardiff, CF10 2EQ, the store includes the brands iconic ‘living wall’ and neons along with the now famous decor reflecting the quirky and fun ethos of the Chopstix brand. Throughout the week the store will be giving away 1,000 portions of Chopstix’s deliciously crispy vegetable spring rolls as…

Globetrotting musician Rory McLeod and supporting local artiste Catrin O’Neill will be performing at Ceredigion Museum in Aberystwyth on Wednesday, July 6 at 7.30pm. McLeod, an ex-fire eater and circus clown, has travelled the globe for different reasons at different times, visiting Asia, the Middle East, Gambia, Cuba, Central America, Australia, North America, Canada and Europe. He has busked in China’s Yunnan province and danced with local tribal musicians and singers, orally exchanging music, laughter and dances in parks and drawing crowds of curious onlookers. He was Texas harmonica champion in 1981 and was named “street busker of the year”…

Us Brits have many weird and wonderful traditions, whether we’re trying to solve a crisis with a cup of tea or lighting a barbecue at the first hint of sunshine. In this article, we’ll share our top ten typically British traditions. 1. Enjoying a Sunday Roast What could be more traditional than the Sunday Roast Dinner? The nation’s favourite dish is thought to date back to the meat feasts of the 15th century! These days, a roast dinner typically involves meat, gravy, roasted potatoes and vegetables and Yorkshire puddings and it remains a firm family favourite across the nation. Just…

Wales is a beautiful country in the UK, known for amazing countryside and beaches. If you’re planning on visiting Wales, then it’s important to know what to pack for your week away. Packing to visit a country that can have an unpredictable climate and lots of different sights can be quite daunting, so read on to find out more about what’s best to go in your bag. Range of Clothing Since the weather in Wales is like the rest of the UK in that it can be unpredictable at times, and you never know whether the heavens are going to…

Based on a finding made by Globenewswire, the Global Digital Content Creation market growth is expected to reach over $2000 million by 2027. This report shows just how fast the content industry is growing, and this may motivate someone like you to start sharing their content on platforms like Talkytimes where new and existing content creators go to organically promote their profiles to create communities and engage with users who can support them through online gifts, donations or real gifts. But as you think of becoming a content entrepreneur, you need to understand that entrepreneurship is a challenging journey, and…

If you are one of the 210,000 people currently experiencing the delights of the Glastonbury Festival, you will be enjoying one of the best events of the year. As highlighted by recent research by Betway, the event offers one of the most diverse line-ups of any music festival, with visitors able to access more than 100 stages. With organisers admitting that choosing the acts each year is a big responsibility, there are always occasions when some talented artists miss out. With that in mind, we have highlighted five bands that we think would have been perfect for inclusion in this…

As a parent, it’s safe to say that you want the best for your children. A key facet of that is ensuring your child performs well at school and goes on to become a well-rounded young individual. If you’re concerned that your child is one of the children that has fallen behind in terms of learning following the pandemic or you simply want to inspire your children to fall in love with learning, here are some gift ideas to get their brains working overtime. Books Books are a great gift that will help foster a child’s imagination and creativity. Whether…