Author: Rhys Gregory

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council becoming one of the first Local Authorities in Wales to establish an Armed Forces Covenant, formerly named the Armed Forces Community Covenant. A decade on, and the Council continues to support its Armed Forces Community, Past and Present, and their families. Councillor Maureen Webber, Deputy Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, said: “We all owe such a huge debt to all those service men and women who have fought and served both at home and overseas. “Many lost their lives during battle, but we continue to remember…

They may be the tiniest teachers in Caerphilly County Borough schools’ system, but the impact they are making in young students’ lives is huge. Babies and their mums are visiting primary schools in Caerphilly County Borough bringing the Roots of Empathy program to primary pupils with the idea that they, in turn, will become more empathic, caring people because of it. Hendredenny Primary is one of the Caerphilly County Borough schools taking part in the programme and they were recently visited by Lynne Neagle, Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing to see first-hand the impact of the Roots of…

Pupils at Merthyr Tydfil’s Coed Y Dderwen Primary School have been fully embracing post-lockdown classroom­­­­ time using polytunnels and forests in their personal war against climate change. With the leadership of the school’s ‘RFS Junior Forester Awarded’ eco committee, pupils develop strong practical sustainability skills such as growing vegetables, fruits, and plants in the large polytunnel ecosystem. They also care for insects and birds within the school grounds, take on forest conservation activities and regularly learn and practice the importance of recycling, waste reduction and water conservation. The pupils follow through on an eco-strategy throughout the year where they learn…

A new flagship Welsh Government programme, which will provide personalised support to people who are not currently in education, training or employment to find and stay in work has been launched today by Economy Minister Vaughan Gething. As the Welsh labour market recovers from the initial shock of Brexit and the pandemic – Wales is experiencing a near-record low rate of unemployment – some people in Wales still face difficulties and barriers to securing work. And the current social and economic situation means some people, who were already experiencing barriers to employment are now at an even greater disadvantage. To…

The Welsh Government is taking action to make Wales an Anti-racist nation. Today, Ministers will publish the ‘Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan’ to tackle systemic and institutionalised racism. Drawing on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities’ experiences of racism, and race inequality, the Plan sets out a series of actions from across Government to make a real difference to the lives of people. The actions are focused on the next two years, set against the vision of a Wales which is anti-racist in 2030. The Plan adopts an anti-racist approach which means looking at the ways in which racism is built…

In this article, we discuss the top nine warning signs you should look out for when renting to prospective tenants… Whilst the process of letting out properties can be a rewarding one, finding the right tenants can sometimes be a challenging task if you don’t have the right procedures in place. Finding tenants that look after the property and pay their rent on time is crucial to your business and time. Without having a checklist of things to look out for, you could find yourself dealing with difficult tenants who neglect to look after the property or don’t pay their…

In this article, we explore the different ways the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted NHS staff and patients… The COVID-19 pandemic has presented an unprecedented healthcare challenge to an already underfunded and under-resourced NHS. In Wales, a new report published by the public spending watchdog found that the NHS could take up to 7 years to return to its waiting list pre-pandemic levels. In addition to this, the report found that there are 550,000 “potentially missing referrals” in Wales that could find their way back into the system and have a “major effect” on waiting list recovery. Due to the increasingly…

When it comes to maximizing casino profits, there’s no better way to do it than to increase your bankroll. Betting big doesn’t mean you’ll always win. But when you get lucky and win, you’ll walk away with a decent amount of money. Casinos in Wales are jam-packed with high roller games for slots, blackjack, poker, baccarat and roulette fans. But which is the best high-stakes casino for you? If you want to play high-stakes games at the comfort of your home, read this useful guide. It details the best high-roller casino sites in the country. If you want to leave…

Roulette is one of the most popular casino games in the world. The game’s objective is simple- players bet on where they think the ball will land on the spinning wheel. If their prediction is correct, they win! Millions of people play it every year, and many walk away winners. If you’re looking to get an edge over the house and increase your chances of winning at roulette Canada, you can use a few strategies and tips to have an edge. This guide will show you some of the best ways to beat the roulette wheel. Tricks, Tips, and Strategies…

Welsh bar Gin Ne Sais Quoi will join St David’s Dewi Sant Cardiff this summer in a prominent city centre landmark.   The specialist gin and cocktail bar will be located within the ground floor of Cardiff Central Library on The Hayes, overlooking Mill Lane. As part of a £3.1m refurbishment, Gin Ne Sais Quoi will open a 6,800 sq ft space, split over two floors, bringing together two units formerly occupied by Carluccio’s and Gourmet Burger Kitchen. Lavishly decorated in the brand’s signature colour palette, and featuring a spacious bar and dining area, the bar will offer evening entertainment including live music.   Set to open later this summer, Gin…