Author: Rhys Gregory

RCT Council has announced its programme to improve 19 more children’s play areas during 2022/23 – having already refurbished more than 100 facilities over the past seven years in a £4.8m investment. This year’s programme includes 13 new schemes along with six separate projects that had previously been allocated funding. Therefore, 19 play areas will be improved this year, representing a total investment of £672,000. Here is a list of the 13 play areas which will benefit from the 2022/23 funding, along with a brief description of the planned improvements works this year: King George V play area, Tonypandy –…

Caerphilly County Borough Council are pleased to announce that although the Caerphilly Big Cheese Festival cannot take place in its usual format this year, due to development works taking place in Caerphilly Castle, an alternative event will take place in 2022, the Caerphilly Little Cheese Festival! On 3rd and 4th September, Caerphilly Little Cheese Festival will take place in Caerphilly town centre forming a music event with a number of music areas throughout Cardiff Road and Castle Court Shopping Centre, as well as a central stage in Twyn Car Park. The event will be host to local and headline musicians…

Powys secondary and primary schools have a £77m maintenance backlog, the council’s new Cabinet has revealed. Initial discussions between the new Cabinet and senior officers have revealed startling figures about the condition of the county’s schools, with £47m needed for secondary schools and £30m for primary schools. “The startling figure will provide the incoming Administration with major challenges while we implement the Progressive Partnership Agreement and accelerate the delivery of the Transformation Strategy that provides a more sustainable future for our schools and communities,” said Council Leader, Cllr James Gibson-Watt. Cabinet Member for a Learning Powys, Cllr Pete Roberts said:…

Four of the many successful projects to benefit from the European Union’s Rural Development Programme (RDP) have received awards for their achievements at a two-day event held at the Royal Welsh Showground. The RDP has benefited projects for many years and will come to end in 2023 following the UK’s exit from the EU. The Celebration of Rural Wales event has provided the opportunity to look at the achievements of projects, the difference they have made to people and communities and look to the future as the Welsh Government develops a truly Welsh approach to the rural economy. The objectives…

The headline NatWest Wales Business Activity Index – a seasonally adjusted index that measures the month-on-month change in the combined output of the region’s manufacturing and service sectors – registered 56.1 in May, broadly in line with April’s reading of 56.2. The upturn in business activity was sharp overall despite being the slowest for four months. Private sector firms in Wales stated that higher output was linked to greater client demand and a faster rise in new orders. The increase in activity was the second-steepest of the 12 monitored UK areas, slower than only London. Welsh private sector firms registered…

Regular weekends, long holidays, or vacations are the perfect time to embark on an exciting road trip. You can visit places in Wales where you have never been, but have always wanted to visit and see with your own eyes. Often, we go on quite long road trips. Those who have a car choose this particular means of transportation, because it is convenient, you know your car and you just feel comfortable moving around that way. Other people prefer to rent a car for this purpose because they prefer not to increase the mileage of their car. If there is…

Creating an efficient workspace is vital for the levels of productivity produced from workers. Down to the structure of the office, to the types of office furniture and equipment used by colleagues, these factors are major things to consider when creating a flowing working environment. With the use of resources and essentials to boost productivity rates, employees are now able to get their workflow going without any interruptions. Here are just a few ways you can incorporate new methods into your working day to create a more productive working life in the office. Desk organisation tips to improve your workspace…

As you’d expect, 2022 has already been another amazing year for gaming thanks to newly established hits from major studios, improved versions of beloved casino classics like casino sites UK, niche offerings, and delayed releases that are finally coming or have come to market in 2022. In our review, you will find the best games on PC, smartphones, Xbox, PS5 and other devices that will brighten the wait for the next, equally cool gaming hits. Top games 2022 So, what they are – the games worth playing in 2022? Let’s take a look at them. · The Invincible Fans of…

Horse racing has been part of the Welsh culture since the 18th century. Over the years, countless racetracks have opened and closed. Hundreds of jockeys have launched their careers and retired. But the tradition of horse racing is unlikely to go away any time soon. In this article, we’ll provide a brief history of horse racing in Wales. We’ll talk about popular racetracks and jockeys in the country. And we’ll explain what sets apart the Welsh racing industry from the rest. Let’s dive right in. 19th Century: The Early Days of Horse Racing Horse racing has been a sport in…

lysfasi Shears (Cneifio Llysfasi) has not been held since 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic but is back this year and bigger than ever. Competitors from across the UK will battle it out for prize money in categories including Novice Blade Shearing, British Wool Junior, Allflex Senior and the prestigious Heiniger Open. Hosted by Coleg Cambria Llysfasi, the contest begins at 8.30am on Saturday (June 11) and will form the centre-point of a day full of activities, displays and workshops. There will also be a bar supplied by The Feathers pub, Ruthin, food, and other refreshments; supporters include British Wool,…