Author: Rhys Gregory

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…

Drivers are being advised to expect some temporary disruption next month when work begins on replacing ageing sets of traffic lights at two busy locations in Bridgend County Borough. The traffic lights, which have been in operation for more than 25 years, are located at two different sites along the A473 in Bridgend – the main entrance to the Broadlands estate, and the junction at the bottom of Park Street. As the A473 remains one of the county borough’s most well-used routes, the work is essential in order to ensure that traffic can continue to flow efficiently and to safeguard…

First Cymru Buses Limited has confirmed that its services are running out of Maesteg bus station once more after Bridgend County Borough Council took action to prevent unauthorised vehicles from entering bus bay areas. The company had temporarily removed its services due to safety concerns over cars and other vehicles entering the bus areas to park, undertake manoeuvres or to load and unload goods. To address these important safety concerns, Bridgend County Borough Council has introduced a new traffic order at the station along with new double-yellow lines which gives the authority powers to carry out civil enforcement against drivers…

Dreamachine, a powerful new immersive experience exploring the limitless potential of the human mind, opens today at the Temple of Peace in Cardiff where it will run until June 18. Created by Collective Act, it brings together Turner Prize-winning artists Assemble, Grammy and Mercury Prize-nominated composer Jon Hopkins and a team of leading technologists, scientists and philosophers. Dreamachine is commissioned and presented as part of UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK. This one-of-a-kind immersive experience will take over the beautiful Temple of Peace building in the heart of Cardiff, which was built in the wake of the First World War and…

RCT Council will host a public exhibition at Rhondda Fach Leisure Centre to provide more information about the next stage of the Tylorstown landslip project – which proposes to remediate the remaining material on the hillside. The four-phase Tylorstown Landslip Remediation Plan was agreed following the landslip in February 2020, which took place in the unprecedented weather of Storm Dennis. Emergency drainage work was completed shortly after the event (Phase One), while embankment scour repairs (Phase Two), removal of material from the valley floor to receptor sites, and reinstatement of two paths running through the site (Phase Three) were completed…

Over 120 children and young people across Powys got involved in competitions to celebrate World Book Day, the county council has said. Throughout March, Powys Library Service hosted competitions for children in Pre-School and Foundation phase, Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3, including, ‘Design the Queen’s Jubilee Knickers’ ‘What happens when you join the story?’ – write what would happen if you were sucked into your favourite book ‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’ – write about which three book characters you would invite to dinner and why The competitions opened on World Book Day, 3 March and closed on…