Author: Rhys Gregory

During the current period of uncertainty brought on by the pandemic, some economic sectors are already experiencing a swift rebound. Commercial real estate experienced a sort of renaissance, and it’s a tempting target for many investors right now. A few countries are showing more positive growth than others, mostly for COVID regulation reasons. Today we will take a look at a market that’s on a trajectory to peak, fueled by years of stalling and falling behind. David Kezerashvili: Local Knowledge is Key Many foreigners are hesitant to enter such a market due to their lack of local understanding. Despite this,…

You have heard many times that taking care of your sexual health should become one of your top priorities. Being healthy translates into having the necessary energy and motivation to do your everyday tasks and achieve your goals in bed. However, you may question yourself on how to do it precisely? This article will guide you through the essential steps of what you should do to better your performance and improve your sexual health. 1. Exercise Regularly Exercising has always been one of the most prominent parts of men’s life. Even though your ancestors wouldn’t define it as exercise, training to…

Work to install a new path at the Showfield, Blackwood has now been completed thanks to investment by Caerphilly County Borough Council. The path was jointly funded through the council’s Parks budget and Welsh Housing Quality Standard programme; with a total cost of £80,000. Users can now safely walk, run, or jog the perimeter of the Showfield, whatever the weather; with a path measuring a total circumference of 1.2km.  The path is also fully accessible for wheelchair users and pushchairs. Cllr Nigel George, the council’s Cabinet Member with responsibility for parks and open spaces, said “The Showfield is a well-used…

Neath Port Talbot Council has successfully bid for funding for a pilot project to support young people with their wellbeing and the progression into employment, education and training. The £499,000 pilot will be led by the Council’s Youth Service Team and will be available to 11 to 25-year-olds living in Neath Port Talbot. The initial six-month project has already started, with plans to extend the length of the project pending further funding. The project will provide support in four ways including: Wellbeing support – Ways to strengthen and improve the emotional and mental wellbeing of young people supported by the…

Planning approval has just been given for a new modular building to be constructed at Priory Church in Wales School site in Brecon. The building funded by a Welsh Government Flying Start capital grant of £820,000.00 will provide Flying Start childcare and Foundation Phase provision as well as a multi-agency office space for professionals to support families. The plans include two large rooms, a dedicated outdoor play space, a small office and a family contact area. The new site will provide high quality, free Flying Start childcare for two-year-olds and will also be used to run parenting groups and training.…

In his Christmas message Mark Drakeford says: Happy Christmas to you all – Nadolig Llawen I hope you all have a safe Christmas and that it is a time of rest and of peace. As we gather with friends and families, we do so still in the shadow of the pandemic, But here in Wales, we will once again draw on our deep tradition of working together to get through tough times. To lend a hand to family, friends and neighbours. And to look ahead to better times with hope and with optimism. This Christmas, many people will be working…

A Torfaen Community housing enterprise is helping to make sure local people can enjoy a Christmas treat this year. Bron Afon Community housing has donated a total of £7000 and given 14 food banks and food share hubs across Torfaen £500 each in December. The money has come from the Bron Afon’s Community Development team budget. Lydia Parry, Interventions Manager for Bron Afon, said: “We know that many people have been through a lot this year, and not everyone will have the Christmas they hoped for. “During these difficult times, a lot of families will be struggling to put food…

Christmas cheer has been spread across the village of Cwmdare this year, with a host of activities taking place to help put a smile on the face of youngsters and their families. Determined Cwmdare4Cwmdare (C4C) members spent the past year working tirelessly to bring festivities to the village after local energy company, Pennant Walters donated £3,500 to help kick off the festive season in style. The events, which commenced earlier in the month, included a party for young children at Cwmdare Miners Welfare Club and a carol concert around the Christmas tree.  This weekend they culminated in Santa on his…

It’s that time of year again – the nights are drawing in; winter is in the air and Caerphilly County Borough Council’s gritters continue to help to keep residents on the move. The Council has 13 gritters available to use, all of which can be fitted with a snow plough if needed and around 9,000 tonnes of rock salt in stock ready to treat roads during the frosty nights. All main salt vehicles are fitted with the latest technology in salt distribution, including trackers and salt monitoring systems, which allow the Council to programme the vehicles accurately, depending on the…

After launching their Feed Families campaign for 2021, Bridgend-based Soft Services provider A&R Services set a target of feeding over 100 families this Christmas Aimed at helping households in need across the whole of Wales, the ‘Feed Families’ campaign provided a festive food hamper to those who need it most during the holiday season. With the help of local businesses and charities, this year’s appeal pledged to hit more than double the 35 families who received a hamper in 2020. Job-losses, furlough, and the constant unknown surrounding COVID-19 has been extremely difficult for so many over the last 18 months.…