Author: Rhys Gregory

A team of talented Welsh butchers is primed and ready to represent Wales with great pride after an intensive period of training in preparation for the World Butchers’ Challenge in the United States on September 2 and 3. That’s the opinion of Craft Butchery Team Wales co-ordinator Chris Jones, who will be one of the judges at the global competition, which will be contested by 13 countries in Sacramento, California. The Welsh team, who fly out to Sacramento on August 30, will be making their debut at the World Butchers’ Challenge where Celtic cousins Ireland will be defending their title.…

Corris Railway Society’s Model Railway Exhibition returns to Y Plas in Machynlleth on Bank Holiday weekend, August 27and 28 after a Covid-enforced two year break. Visitors will also have a chance to visit the revived section of Corris Railway, running along the Dulas Valley from the station in the village of Corris. The event has been organised by Bill Newton and visitors will be able to see 11 layouts in action, ranging in scale from N to 16 mm. There will also be a static display of models courtesy of the Mid Wales Gauge 1 Association. Visitors will be able…

Dogs Trust Bridgend is searching for a new home for a 22-year-old dog, the oldest dog in their care, who loves listening to classical music. Ty, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier Dalmatian Cross, is described as a ‘terrific older gentleman’ by the team at the rehoming centre who believe he may be the oldest dog Dogs Trust, which cares for around 14,000 dogs every year, has ever taken in. Assistant Manager at the Bridgend centre, Melissa Cook, says: “Ty is a very special dog. Not only do we think he is the oldest dog we’ve ever looked after, but we also…

Noel Mooney, Chief Executive of the Football Association of Wales (FAW), will join Cardiff Breakfast Club for the return of its live speaker events at Glamorgan County Cricket Club on 28 September, sponsored by Darwin Gray. Hailing from Cappamore, Limerick in the Republic of Ireland, Noel is a former League of Ireland goalkeeper playing for Limerick, Cork City and Shamrock Rovers. Following his playing career, he joined the Football Association of Ireland in 2006 where his role was focussed on domestic football, later having the responsibility of marketing the League of Ireland. Noel joined the FAW last summer from UEFA,…

Cats can become strays for a variety of reasons and sometimes cats with owners can be mistaken for strays. It’s important to try and find the owner of any cat you think may be a stray – including placing a paper collar on a cat, creating ‘found’ posters and advertising on social media and other online resources such as Animal Search UK. Many people think to call the RSPCA for help when they see a healthy stray cat in their neighbourhood but the charity, whose focus is on rescuing animals who are sick, injured or being badly treated, would like…

Last night, the 20th anniversary edition of Green Man, Wales’ largest music, science and arts festival came to a close. During its 20th Birthday weekend the festival has seen stellar headline performances from Kraftwerk, Metronomy, Beach House and Michael Kiwanuka, as well as brilliant sets from fan favourites including Kae Tempest, Yves Tumor, Alex G, Bicep, Arooj Aftab, Parquet Courts, Jessie Buckley & Bernard Butler and an array of Welsh talent includingGruff Rhys, Cate Le Bon, Melin Melyn, Adwaith and more. Alongside the brilliant music, there were stimulating talks across the Babbling Tongues area from the likes of Travis Alabanza…

Coldplay have announced they will be returning to Principality Stadium on Tuesday 6th June as part of their 2023 Music of the Spheres world tour. Since the band’s record breaking tour began in Costa Rica in March 2022, more than four million tickets have been sold for the dates in Latin America, North America and Europe, which have attracted rave reviews from fans and critics alike. The tour has also been heralded for its ground breaking set of sustainability initiatives. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZDJjSHHGok Which include a show powered by 100% renewable energy in almost all locations; the world’s first tourable battery system…

Revolution Cardiff has just launched a new food menu, which would rival many of the city’s best known food spots. If like me, you would usually associate Revolution (Revs) as more of a venue for a night out as opposed to a restaurant, then you’ll be pleasantly surprised to know that the bar known for its outlandish cocktails also has a day time food menu. Revolution located on Castle Street has been part of the night scene in Cardiff for as long as I can remember. It was certainly there when I was 18 and way before that, so at…

One of the large segments in the IT industry today is the development of device drivers — specially designed pieces of software that enable the communication of hardware with high-level software. With the help of drivers, you can control physical devices and make them operate as intended. This is especially crucial for embedded solutions and the rapidly growing Internet of Things market.  Linux device drivers development is one of the most demanded service of IT companies, because Linux is the basis for the majority of modern IoT and embedded projects. In this article, we offer a brief overview of the…

Life in Wales is truly a luxury. Not only is it home to a stunning coastline, but it also has many mountainous parks waiting to be explored. If you are from Wales – or fancy a visit during the school holidays, you may be looking for some ways to keep your children entertained. Luckily, there is plenty of fun activities perfect for the whole family. This article will discuss some top picks. Picnic At Tendby Castle Beach Tenby Castle Beach is an idyllic location. The sandy shoreline and cliff backdrop make it hard to believe you are not abroad –…