Author: Rhys Gregory

Young people will have a chance to find a new job in retail as part of a scheme run by The Prince’s Trust in partnership with St David’s Dewi Sant. 16 to 30 year olds are being invited to join the ‘Get into Retail’ programme which starts in May, offering free training, support and practical work experience at one of St David’s retailers with the prospect of a job offer on completion. The opportunities are across retail, hospitality, guest services, housekeeping and security. Get into Retail work experience at St David’s begins with introductory workshops with employability sessions, sector insight…

A “one in a million” nurse is saying his final goodbye to the NHS after 46 years. When Martin Green hangs up his scrubs for the final time on Sunday (May 15th) it will signal the end of an epic career which has spanned several hospitals and services dealing with everything from birth to death. “I have done my fair share,” said the Morriston Hospital bed site manager, who turns 66 next week. “I left school at 15 without any qualifications and had to work my way up the hard way. I often sit there and reminisce. “One of the…

A series of Welsh Government funded new product development workshops taking place across Wales in June will help food and drink companies understand the way that consumer diets will evolve over the next 10 years. With the challenges of food security, climate change, obesity and changing food cultures there are set to be dramatic changes to consumer eating habits over the coming decade. The Welsh Government Insight Programme’s Future Diets research, which will be shared at these events, will provide an industry first, long-term view of consumer behaviour. Businesses attending one of these free workshops will gain access to world-class…

The Welsh Street Food Awards are back on 21-22 May with a lineup of Wales’ best street food chefs competing against each other to take the 2022 title. The awards are hosted by Street Food Circus at Roath Yard, a global street food court which has taken over an old milk float depot, just off City Road for four weekends of flavours from around the world. The Welsh Street Food Awards winner goes on to represent Wales in the British Street Food Awards (BSFA). Last year’s Welsh winner, Janet’s Authentic Northern Chinese, went all the way from Roath Yard to…

Planning has been approved for Plasdŵr’s first primary school – and with it, the first chance to see its look and feel. Expected to open its doors in September 2023, the new school is in Plasdŵr’s Groeswen neighbourhood to the north of the development near Danescourt and Radyr. Contemporary architecture and colours will feature in the design of the school, reflecting the character of the neighbourhood. The proposed school building will sit across two floors, with nursery, reception and infant classrooms on the ground floor, and junior classrooms accommodated on the first floor. The school façade will ensure the building…

Mandala Ventures, an independent film and events production and IP creation studio headquartered in London Founded by Kaz Evans and Teji Mudhar, has announced the launch of “An Evening with Michael Franzese – The Real Goodfella”, a series of multi- city gala events in the UK, headlined by Michael Franzese, the former high-ranking member of the Mafia and now renowned motivational speaker, best-selling author, and star of several global documentaries. Cardiff will host a coveted show at Vale Sports Arena (CF11 8TW) on the 28th July. Once dubbed the Mafia Prince, audiences across the UK will have the exclusive chance…

King Arthur’s Labyrinth in Corris, near Machynlleth will be joining in the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations with its own royal themed festivities. From June 2-5, visitors to the underground visitor attraction dressed as a king or a queen will receive a very special 20% discount off their admission ticket. A special Royal Quest in the neighbouring outdoor storytelling maze will feature Royal Golden Dragons with capes and golden crowns with a Mabinogion themed quest for adults and a royal quest for children. Exclusive prizes will be available for all correct answers. Visitors will be able to try their luck at a…

Apprenticeships will be in the spotlight at this year’s Smallholding & Countryside Festival on the Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells on the weekend of May 21 and 22. Awarding-winning work-based apprenticeship provider, Cambrian Training Company, will be available all weekend to offer advice to businesses and individuals who are considering apprenticeships. The company, which has a showground pavilion office opposite the Food Hall, will be able to advise employers about the opportunities available to develop and expand their workforce with support from the Welsh Government’s apprenticeship programme. Information will also be available for individuals who are seeking to start their…

The quality of research at Aberystwyth University has increased significantly, the latest review of research in UK higher education institutions has shown. The percentage of all research activity at Aberystwyth University which is of an internationally recognised standard or higher has risen to 98%, according to the Research Excellence Framework 2021 results which have been published today (Thursday 12 May 2022). The findings also show a marked increase in the proportion of research in Aberystwyth classified as ‘world leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’. More than three quarters of the research is categorised as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*), up 9…

The Wales Coastal Path is celebrating its tenth anniversary this week, with celebrations beginning with First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, meeting with local walkers, artists and pupils in Chepstow on Thursday 12th May. With Chepstow being the official start (or finish) of the Coastal Path, Mark Drakeford met with local walkers and creatives in the town after being greeted by pupils of the Dell Primary school. The 870-mile (1,400 km) long-distance walking trail runs from the Welsh border near Chester to Chepstow, connecting historic coastal trails, such as Anglesey, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. Award winning broadcaster and National Poet of…