Author: Rhys Gregory

A Swansea Bay assessment unit, for people with learning disabilities, has improved its facilities thanks to a new summer house. The addition, built in the grounds of Llwyneryr Learning Disabilities Unit in Morriston, offers patients a space for time away from the main hub to relax and meet families. The project has been financed by the health board’s Swansea Bay Health Charity. Sian Dolling, Directorate Manager of Swansea Learning Disabilities, said the new space would make a huge difference to the acute admissions unit that provides short term patient assessment and intervention services for adults with learning disabilities. Sian, who…

The C2Cycling team has completed a gruelling 600km bike ride from Cardiff Castle to Edinburgh Castle in just five days and already raised a whopping £58,000 for two good causes. The team of 28 amateur cyclists started pedalling on Tuesday 12th April before arriving in Edinburgh late in the afternoon of Saturday (16th April). The marathon bike ride was organised to raise vital funds for two South Wales-based charities, the Velindre Cancer Centre and LATCH, the Welsh children’s cancer charity. The ride saw the team call at Ludlow, Warrington, Kendal and Lockerbie before the final 109 km stretch into Edinburgh…

Bitcoin adoption is growing in the United States. In fact, a recent study showed that Bitcoin awareness and ownership are most pronounced in states like Ohio, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. Nevertheless, even with all this progress, there are some glaring problems that continue to plague Bitcoin in America. For further information visit bitiq.  One of these issues is the lack of understanding of Bitcoin. A lot of people still don’t know what it is, how it works, or why they should care. This lack of understanding leads to a lot of people being scared off by Bitcoin, which only perpetuates the…

Some things lying around your home will make a fire more destructive. Once it starts, it will be difficult for firefighters to get there before everything burns to the ground, even if you call straight away. You need to eliminate anything that helps fires burn faster, so it takes longer before your home is engulfed in flames. If you’re lucky, fires will be extinguished before causing any real damage to your property. 1. Excess Trash Lying Around Do you let trash pile up before taking it outside? It’s worth taking out once you have a few days worth of rubbish.…

Investing in cryptocurrency is becoming increasingly popular in Europe. A recent survey by the European Central Bank found that one in ten Europeans have invested in crypto, with over 4 million people holding crypto wallets. There are a number of reasons why investing in cryptocurrency is becoming more popular in Europe. Firstly, there is a growing awareness of cryptocurrencies and their potential as an investment. Secondly, the price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has been rising steadily over the past year, making them more attractive to investors. Finally, the introduction of regulations around cryptocurrency trading in Europe has made it…

How to create a blockchain application More than 10 years have passed since Bitcoin made the world aware of blockchain. Since then, there have appeared many derivative projects not related to digital money. Blockchain is successfully used in real estate, healthcare, logistics, cybersecurity, and other industries. Its potential is so huge that Statista predicts a 100-fold growth in the technology market, from $1.57 billion in 2018 to $163 billion in 2027. In this article, we will concentrate on the main issues of blockchain app development. Blockchain: reliable protection of any transactions Blockchain is distributed ledger technology that processes transactions and…

Moving is one of the most stressful processes to do in life that not only puts a financial burden on you but also impacts your physical and mental health. Several studies have proven that because of the tedious and complicated moving process, many people suffer from a lot of physical and mental complications. If you have also decided to relocate then you should not make this tedious job impact your overall wellbeing. Make sure you consider your health as your priority and give yourself enough time and keep track of your health. Proper planning helps you to take care of…

Matthew Ryan of Dinas Powys has produced a short film and book documenting his attempts at using running and skateboarding to improve his mental health. Long-time skateboarder and running enthusiast, Matthew Ryan, 46, is set to release a short film and book about how he has used skateboarding and running to overcome mental health issues. The project, titled ‘Open That Door’, explores his recent running challenges – including a 1,000 mile journey around the perimeter of Wales – as well as his return to filming skateboarding, and how these have helped improve his mental health. Open That Door is set…

With the Easter bank holiday fast approaching, many of us will be using this extra bit of spare time to tick off a long list of DIY jobs in, and outside, the house we haven’t yet got around to doing. Although painting can seem like an easy job, once you start it can soon become very stressful. Everything from prep work to colour choices to the application process, it’s no wonder we put off painting projects. Luckily Michael Rolland, interiors expert and MD of The Paint Shed, has provided some handy painting hacks to make that DIY job slightly less stressful.…

ETHICAL entrepreneurs joined a vibrant start-up community after powering to success with their innovative business ideas. Both EISA Tea Co and PROHEMPOTIC are utilising the popular Trading Space on Great Darkgate Street in Aberystwyth. The retail unit forms part of the New Skills New Start programme, a UK Government initiative funded via the UK Community Renewal Fund, led by Ceredigion Council, and delivered by Antur Cymru Enterprise. EISA Tea was among the first companies to take up space and has been successfully selling its sustainable Welsh and international ethically sourced products having secured more than £20,000 in grants from a series of…